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Stubborn Love- A Modern/AU Walking Dead Story	By : ImagineLayla131 Category: S through Z > The Walking Dead Views: 2909 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Hi everybody! Loving the positivity so far surrounding the story! The latest chapter of Forever Rising Phoenix is finally up, so go check it out!, Also, this is my first attempt at multiple first person narrative, so don't be too hard on me! Lol ;P. Another thing, I'm not sure if there was some confusion or not, but in this story, Negen is the one that killed Aiden in the same fashion he killed Glenn in TWD comics. I am happy to announce that Gareth will finally be making his debut in the next chapter! Also, please don't hate too badly on Melody for what happens!
DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN NOR HAVE ANY AFFILIATIONS WITH THE WALKING DEAD. ALL PROPERTIES OWNED BY FRANK DARABONT AND AMC (TELEVISION SERIES), ROBERT KIRKMAN AND TONY MOORE (COMIC BOOK SERIES), RESPECTIVELY. I ONLY OWN MY OWN ORIGINAL IDEAS AND CHARACTERS.
Chapter Three: Slipping on Impulses
MELODY
TWO HOURS LATER
"I'm telling you, you gotta have a ballroom dance competition! Lori, you would win hands down!" I laughed, gracefully sipping my Rock Vox -my self-created drink of Orange Rockstar, orange juice, and strawberry vodka over ice- as my sister rolled her eyes.
"I don't know if the rest of the PTA would want that for their next fundraiser."
"Oh, come on! You and Rick would totally rock the casbah!"
"I don't think so, Rick has two left feet." She looked over at Rick and smirked, who wrapped his arm around her, pulling her in.
"Hey, I do not! I danced pretty well at our wedding."
"I agree, it was lovely." My mom said.
Lori nodded. "Yep, and that was the last time."
"I'ma 'fraid I'm gonna have to side with Lori on this one, bro. If it weren't for you, we would have won the sophomore talent show with our break dancing number to "Ice, Ice, Baby". Shane said, chugging his beer.
"If I recall correctly, I got through the whole routine, you were the one that tripped walking out."
"I was not tripping, it was a slip n' slide, everybody knows that."
"I know what I saw, but if you think the jury is still out on that one, I'll let it be." Rick threw his napkin at Shane.
"Let it be my ass, Lefty." Shane threw his napkin back at Rick, the two guys were laughing at their clowning around.
"Dad, you know how to break dance?" Carl asked with curiosity.
"Knew how to break dance, Shane paid Morgan Jones a hundred bucks to teach us, he thought it's how we would pick up chicks."
I covered my mouth, worried that my Rockstar was going to squirt out of my nose I was laughing so hard. "If you did that nowadays, we'd just think you were a player." I ruffled Carl's hair. "Trust me, there are other ways for you to get chicks."
"I'll take your word for it, Aunt Melody." Carl smiled at me. Since I never get to see Penny and Meghan, Carl is the next best thing I have to a sibling. I was six years old when he was born, so we're close enough in age to actually be siblings. He's such a great kid, although he has a bit of a smart mouth at times. Carl is starting his first day of high school tomorrow, and while he's excited, I can also sense he's a little nervous. Luckily, he doesn't believe that The "Freshman Raid" exists, I think he just wants a girlfriend and to make the baseball team. Carl is an excellent baseball player, and he was Rick's Mini-Me, so I'm feeling confident that he'll have lots of girls paying attention to him.
"Anyways, of course I'd enter a dance competition. Anything for my sweetheart." Rick looked over at Lori before stealing a kiss.
She smiled up at him and squeezed his hand. "Same for you, baby."
"Will you at least consider it?" I asked Lori.
"I'll bring it up at the next PTA meeting."
"Good. We both have extensive dance training, we'd kill it."
"I don't think watching every single season of Dancing With The Stars counts." Rick said, which made us all laugh.
"Hey, pal, it goes beyond that."
Dinner had actually gone over really well, much better than I thought. Mom, Lori, and I retreated to the kitchen to finish preparing the roast beef and trying not to laugh overhearing Grandma Frances, or "Grams" as we all call her, talked Andrea's ear off about Civil Rights. Now, after we had finished the dinner and were dining on the tiramisu dessert, everything was relaxed and the ambiance was wonderful with all of us talking and laughing.
'I told you, Lorelei, that you have to marry somebody at least four inches taller than you in order to have tall kids, and I don't think it will be happening now. Carl, honey, with all due respect, you got totally screwed in the gene department." Of course, Grams had to ruin the moment. She was always on a rampage to tell it like it is and not caring at all what the outcome would be, going beyond the appropriate level of "brutally honest". Grams grabbed the bottle of wine in front of Andrea and leaned over to Carl's seat. "Here, kid. Have some wine, you'll sprout up like a weed." Grandma Frances was a heavyset woman of medium height with short, curly brown hair that went right below her ears, a jowly face, squinty eyes, and a quirky but deep Jacksonville, Texas accent. All in all, she really was Margo Martindale's doppleganger. She also insisted on always calling Lori by her full name, Lorelei, which none of us have any idea as to why.
"Mom, he can't drink wine, he's only fourteen years old." My mother Charlotte interjected. I always thought she was one of the most beautiful women I've ever seen, she reminded people a lot of Fran Drescher, but without the overbearing New York accent. Lori and I were lucky enough to inherit her thick dark hair and almond shaped eyes, but it ended there in similarities. I got her olive skin and buxom chest while Lori got her height and wavy hair, mine was straight with a wave in the back. When we lost our house and during the lawsuit, she had become majorly depressed and gained weight, but she had kicked it into high gear and looked better than ever, not to mention the Botox helped as well.
"Kids in Italy and France are already drinking at his age."
"Well, when Carl's in Italy or France, if he chooses, he can drink, but not here." Lori said.
Grams rolled her eyes. "Whatever, pish posh, it's not like he's driving." She pushed the wine glass in front of Carl. "Drink up, shrimpie."
We all watched Carl carefully pick up the glass. "Don't do it, buddy." I smirked over at him while he began to sip before swallowing with a grimace and pushing the wine glass away. "What'd you think?"
He shook his head. "Not for me, but I'll take one of those beers, Shane."
"I told you not to do it." I elbowed him with a smile.
"Don't listen to your aunt, Carl. Not only is she short, but she's been out of high school for two years and all she has to show for it is making sure the Vaseline is rubbed in before-."
"Frances…"
Grams looked over at Rick and instantly shut up. Thank God for those killer blue eyes of his, but Grams still had a dig for me. "You graduated top of your class, and you're wasting your life." I could feel everybody else staring at me, too, and their pity was distressing.
"It's a stepping stone and it's temporary." Mom spoke up for me.
Lori cleared her throat before Grams could get another word in. "We have an announcement to make." She smiled, taking Rick's hand.
I started laughing. "What, you're not pregnant, are you?" I couldn't stop laughing, which happens whenever I'm uncomfortable or when babies cry, Dr. Mamet says it's a nervous habit. I finally calmed down when I looked over and saw the awestruck faces staring at me like I was crazy. Snapping out of it, I looked over at my sister in shock. "You're pregnant?"
She sighed. "Well, now that the cat is out of the bag. Yes, I'm pregnant."
I was immediately hit with a pang of jealousy. Lori already had such a perfect life while mine seemed to be crumbling by the second. Why didn't I get my dreams come true with Aiden? Why was he taken away from me so prematurely? Why haven't I found anybody new yet? I swallowed my envy away and slapped a smile on my face. "You're pregnant! Oh, my God! I'm so happy for you, Lori!" I ran over and threw my arms around her neck, giving her a big kiss on the cheek before hugging Rick. "Mazel tov, this is so exciting!" I walked back over to my chair while everybody else congratulated them.
"Thank you, everybody." Rick said, my little blunder didn't affect the ambiance, thank goodness.
"How far along are you?" Andrea asked.
"Almost two months."
"You're supposed to wait three months." Grams said.
"I know. We were just really excited and wanted to tell the people we're the closest with first, we'll send out an announcement next month. I'm hoping it's a girl." Lori beamed.
"Sheesh, I don't want a little sister." Carl rolled his eyes.
"They aren't half bad." Lori winked over at me, which left a good feeling, she obviously wasn't mad at me for what happened just now. I kind of hoped it was a girl, too, because I know Lori, Mom and I would most likely spoil her rotten.

I sighed heavily as I washed the dishes off, opting to do them by myself. While I was overjoyed for my sister, I love her, Rick, and Carl more than words can describe, I was still a tad bit hurt and jealous. All I ever wanted was to fall in love, get married, and have a family of my own, and it seemed like it was practically handed to Lori. I want somebody who will make my heart race and my world stop, which I've yet to find. It seems like the only thing I do manage to find is meaningless hookups. I was really just looking for solace that night…
It was a few months after Aiden died and the night following my move-in at Rick and Lori's. I was practically a zombie, I'd go from stuffing my face one day to not being able to eat the next day, I would hardly talk past a "Yes" or "No" answer. Shane had been leaving the house that night and I ran after him, asking if he had any pot. Rick didn't want to believe that his best friend was a closet pothead, I've also run out of fingers and toes to count how many times I was at Woodbury and he was stoned out of his skull. How he's been totally baked and not made a serious mistake on the job is a friggin' miracle for all of us. He told me he didn't have any on him but that he would take me to the dispensary in Burbank. The next day, I told Rick and Lori that I was going to the movies with Maggie and Stefon when I actually went with Shane. He bought a bunch of edibles and rolled some joints before taking me back home. Prior to this, I actually thought he was a good guy, just a bit cocky at times, but after what happened, I see him for who he is.
It wasn't rape, because I didn't say no, even though I should have. I didn't say no when he kissed me or when he put his mouth all over the rest of my body, I didn't say no when he roughly groped my chest or shoved my head on his groin, I didn't say no when he slid inside and pounded mercilessly. I was practically catatonic, I just imagined I was in a better place, that it was Aiden instead of Shane. I pictured that Aiden was making love to me, soft and tender, whispering things that all girls want to hear, like that I was beautiful and he loved me, anything to make it seem like a dream. I never actually believed in "making love", but it seems believable now that I've lost love. Regardless of the first time, I continued to hook up with Shane. Sometimes in his car or his house, a couple of times it was the side of Rick and Lori's house up against the wall right below their bedroom. I wasn't a virgin, I had had a few boyfriends before, but I was so numb I simply let him take advantage of me, which I hate myself for.
All of that changed almost two months ago at Carl's birthday party. I had finally obtained the courage to get dressed up and come out of my room, everything was fine until I was alone in the kitchen and Shane came up behind me. He was clearly drunk, the overwhelming stench of scotch brought tears to my eyes, and he backed me up against the kitchen counter, trying to fondle me while saying he was in love and wanted to marry me. I kept trying to push him off of me, praying that Rick and Lori wouldn't walk in and get the wrong idea. It wasn't until Shane said that I had to stop fantasizing over a dead boy like Aiden and that Rick would never leave Lori that I retaliated back, angrily clawing his neck. He seemed shocked as blood seeped through the cuts, and he back-handed me across the face. It was enough for me to get out of his hold and run up to my room. Luckily, thanks to my makeup skills, I was able to cover the bruises well, but Shane was a different story. The scars on his neck were still there, he told Rick that he was mauled by a wild cat, I doubt he bought it, though. We hadn't spoken since that night, even though he's tried, acting like it's no big deal and sending me endless cock shots.
"Melody." I heard a hoarse voice behind me, not even having to turn around to know it was Shane. Déjà vu all over again.
"What do you want?"
He snorted. "Oh, you know damn well what I want, baby. Suck me, beautiful."
Finally turning around, I glared at him with a firm grimace. "I made it very clear last time we saw each other that things were over. I clawed your neck, you slapped me across the face, we're through. Hooking up was a mistake. You took advantage of somebody in mourning, how can you even live with yourself?"
"I've texted you "I'm sorry" like a million times." Shane put his hands on my hips and pushed me up against the sink, running his hands up and down my body despite my desperate attempts to push him off of me. "Melody, you're so fucking hot. Just seeing you walk down the stairs got my dick hard."
"Shane, get off of me, now." Shane knew since he was stronger and bigger, he could over power me, but I couldn't let this happen again. With all of my strength, I shoved him as hard as I could. "Leave me the fuck alone! You're with Andrea now, so stop bothering me! No more calls, no more stupid cock shots, no more sneaking up on me when you're over, or I'm gonna tell Rick and Lori everything. You may be Rick's best friend, but I'm Lori's sister. We're blood, and my word will always be believed over yours, got it?" I was fuming, and the look in Shane's eyes told me that he was utterly shocked.
"Shane, what's taking so long?" Rick called out. I stepped back and resumed the dishes as he walked in. "Melody, you almost done?"
"Uh, yeah, sure." I continued scrubbing the dishes, praying he wouldn't suspect anything.
"Come on, Shane. Carl's kicking my ass in Halo, I need my right hand man."
"Ha, ok, brother. I'm coming." Shane waited until Rick was out of the room to speak to me again. "Try whatever you want, but I know the truth about you. I'll make it so Rick and Lori never speak to you again, Melody Blake." He hissed in my ear before walking off. While his words were intimidating, I refused to cower under them, and I refuse to be pushed around by the likes of Shane Walsh.
RICK
11:30 PM
"What a night." I said aloud to nobody in particular, throwing back a beer while watching the sports highlights. After all the excitement this evening, it was nice to have some alone time. Carl and Melody were asleep while Lori was reading in bed. I can tell she's relieved that we finally told somebody about the baby, as am I. Luckily, this time around will be different, we weren't living at her mother's house while I finished at the police academy. Now, I'm a businessman living comfortably, everybody is safe and happy. Some days, I do miss the action, but I would never want to be in that situation again…
"Hey, Rick." Melody strolled into the family room, wearing her Juicy jacket and a pair of blue boxer shorts. I felt bad for her because she had such awful body dismorphia, she really wasn't as heavy as she thought she was, only by about ten or fifteen pounds. It was as if she saw something we all didn't see.
"Hey, Melo. What are you still doing up?"
"I'm all jittery from the Rock Vox, I think I'm a little tipsy, too. Can I hang out for a while?"
I patted the couch. "Be my guest. My Dodgers swept your Giants today seventeen to nothing."
"URGH! Are you serious?! We'll never get to the World Series at this point!" She sat down on the couch, leaning her head on my shoulder, wrapping her arms around my waist and her legs over mine. This was nothing new, Melody has been hanging on me her whole life pretty much, I'm used to it, it's actually kind of sweet.
"Ha, this is the year of bleeding blue."
"Yeah, right. My Giants won 2010 and 2012, we wanna win 2014 and make it 3 for 3. When was the last time the Dodgers went to the World Series? 1988? Long time…"
I scoffed. "Whatever, you'll see."
"I wouldn't hold my breath, Rick. I have a sixth sense about these kinds of things."
"If you say so." A comfortable silence enveloped the room, I figured the timing was right to reveal a plaguing thought that had been on my mind for the past few hours. "What was going on between you and Shane in the kitchen?"
MELODY
My eyes widened over Rick's question, thank goodness I was fixated on the TV. How could I possibly tell him that the reason why his best friend was pissed off was because I refused to have sex with him again? The affair with Shane was something that had to be taken to the grave, for all of our sakes. Apart from being humiliating, it was too much of a risk to reveal, I didn't want to cause any more problems. "Nothing, he was bragging about how much he can bench press and that Andrea really loves it." That was another thing, why did Shane still want me when he had Andrea? She was every guy's fantasy: blonde hair, blue eyes, and a solid bod. There was no reason to pay attention to me at all.
Rick laughed, wrapping his arm around my shoulders. "That's typical Shane for you, thinks he's Adonius or something. How are you feeling about the baby?"
"A little shocked at first, but I'm excited. I was only six years old when Carl was born, I didn't really get to interact with him, but I'll be involved with this baby, every step of the way. I just- never mind."
He looked concerned. "What? Tell me what's on your mind."
I shrugged, heavily exhaling. "I was going to say that I just really want what you two have, and I don't know when I'll get it. My sister is a pretty good matchmaker, yet she can never find anybody for me." I looked up at him. "Don't you know any hot single guys?"
"No, but I'll be on the lookout. I'm sure that you'll find somebody, you're a catch, Melody. In the meantime, enjoy being young and the rest will fall into place."
"Really? You think so?" I asked, to which he nodded.
"Yeah. Any guy would be lucky to have you, you really are such a fantastic girl with a huge heart. One day, you're going to find somebody who will never take you for granted and love you for exactly who you are."
I felt my smile impossibly broadening, his statement really touched my heart. It was the boost of confidence that I really needed. "Thank you, Rick! You made my week!" I threw my arms around his neck, giving him a big hug, followed by a kiss on the cheek.
"You're welcome." He said with a smile.
I pulled back and gave him a peck, followed by another one. Without even thinking, my lips were pressed to his. This kiss was something else, it made me feel warm all over, and soon Rick was melting into it as well. Eyes closed, we lost ourselves in the kiss and each other's touch, practically entranced as my hands landed on his shoulders and his on my hips. Everything was so gentle and tender, exactly what a kiss should be. I've had romantic kisses before, but there was never the spark that there was in this moment, this was real. We continued kissing until I felt something poking me in the thigh. Rick had an erection, and that's when I realized what I had done.
WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU DO?! YOU JUST MADE OUT WITH YOUR BROTHER-IN-LAW, YOUR SISTER'S HUSBAND!
I immediately broke the kiss, knowing that my face was pale and my pupils were dilated. It must have set in with Rick also, he had an ambivalent, almost dumbfounded look on his face. Complete panic enveloped me, I had just done something so unspeakable and appalling. "Oh, my God. Rick, I'm so sorry." I jumped off of him and ran out of the room, feeling hot tears streaming down my cheeks.
"Melody. Melody, wait! Come back, please!"
I zoomed up the stairs and didn't stop running until I was in my room. Grabbing the nearest pillow, I buried my face and let out a blood curtling scream until rawness hit my throat, the tears continuing to fall. How could I do that to Lori? My sister, my blood, who has been nothing but kind and understanding for the past almost six months, putting a rent free roof over my head, and this is the thanks she gets?! No matter what I tried, nothing was calming me down. My heart was beating out of my chest, my whole body was still shaking, and I was hyperventilating. I had just committed adultery, but why wasn't Rick the one to stop it? Is he attracted to me? No, I'm kidding myself. After splashing some cold water on my face, I was able to calm down, that and the crying really wore me out. This shouldn't have happened, what am I going to do? For starters, I need to find a new place to live. Once Lori finds out, I'll be on my ass in the streets, she will never forgive me. I wish there was some way I could take it back, but it was as if I wasn't even in control when it happened. What am I going to do?
LORI
I had just set down Hollywood Husbands when Rick walked in the room, and I couldn't help but think that something seemed kind of off about him. He had a serious expression on his face and looked a little pale. "Baby? Is everything ok? You look like you've seen a ghost."
Rick nodded, not stopping on his way to the connecting bathroom. "Yeah, Lori. I'm fine, just tired."
I wasn't entirely buying it, but it would suffice for the moment. Rick had gone into work this morning, and he hated going into the office on Sundays, so naturally, he'd be drained. "I understand, and it all starts over again in the morning."
"What can I say? It's a job that never ends." Rick replied as he was brushing his teeth.
"So what did you think of everybody's reactions about the pregnancy?"
Rick walked out a moment later, only wearing his black boxer briefs, and he looked very sexy.
I have one hot husband.
"Unexpected, but I think everybody is excited overall, especially Melody. Your grandma is a real trip, you know that?"
I laughed as he got into bed. "I know, she is indeed. She doesn't think before she speaks, like Melody did when she spoiled the surprise. Except unlike Grandma, I know my sister didn't mean to do that."
"I know, I think she was still thrown off from that whole scene with Andrea. She's a good person, but she really does not think things over, Andrea just runs off at the mouth."
"You're right, but do you believe what Shane said about Aiden? I haven't been able to stop thinking about it."
Rick heavily sighed, I could tell that he hadn't been able to get it off his mind, either. "Well, Shane would have no reason to lie about something so serious, and I know that Lam and Leon are indiscreet and dumb enough to talk about a confidential case with one of us. I really think if Melody found out, she would be utterly devastated."
I nodded, snuggling up to him. "I agree, Rick. It just kills me that she's lost her sparkle for the time being. She's getting better, but I think I came up with a way to fully restore it."
"How?"
"I think we should set her up on a date with that kid from San Francisco, the one that landed the Disney deal."
He gazed down, giving me a quizzical look. "Gareth Mandel? I don't know about that, Lori. He's usually all business, I have no idea if he's even single. Besides, don't you think he'll be intimidated dating the founder's daughter?"
"Nope, because she doesn't mention the relation. I think it would be great. He's successful, intelligent, artistic, cute, and close to her age, what could be the harm? Will you find out for me, please? Do it for Melody." While I had only met Gareth a couple times, I remembered that he was a very good looking young man, he and Melody would make such a cute couple.
Rick smiled. "Alright, I'll find out tomorrow and set something up if I can. Ok?"
I couldn't help but have the biggest smile on my face. "Ok."
He leaned down and kissed me tenderly, his hand landing on my stomach. ""I love you, Lori, more than anything. Words can not express how happy I am about this new baby."
Returning the smile, I could feel myself blushing. Twenty years later and he still has that effect on me, and he always would for as long as we both shall live. "I love you, too, and so am I." Reaching over and turning off the lights, our kisses became more heated as we began to undress…
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