Wouldn't It Be Fun To Run Away, Just You and Me? by Befrie08

Summary:

Carol mentions to Daryl during their conversation at the Sanctuary that she would love to run away. Daryl decides to put this in action. This story follows the journey they take on their own.

Rated: M
Categories: Season 9, Alternate Universe
Characters: Carol Peletier, Daryl Dixon
Genres: Action/Adventure, Angst, Drama, Fluffy/Comedy, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Domestic Abuse (Implied), Sexual Situations, Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Completed: No
Word count: 20338 Read: 6588
Published: August 11, 2019 Updated: March 09, 2020

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Story Notes:

Warnings are just in case

1. Chapter 1 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 3] Liked (728 words)

Carol and Daryl talk at the Sanctuary during the night. This is an alternate take on the conversation they have at the beginning of Season 9.

UPDATE: Earlier chapters have been edited a little.

2. Chapter 2 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 3] Liked (1925 words)

Daryl puts the plan in action and asks Carol to leave with him. Next comes the goodbyes.

3. Chapter 3 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 2] Liked (965 words)

Carol seeks out Ezekiel and tries to make him understand why she can't love him. The two share goodbyes.

4. Chapter 4 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 5] Liked (1571 words)

Carol and Daryl camp out in the woods.

5. Chapter 5 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 4] Liked (4015 words)

Carol has a nightmare and it leads to a lot of revelations

6. Chapter 6 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 2] Liked (961 words)

Daryl has a nightmare this time and it prompts an emotional conversation.

7. Chapter 7 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 6] Liked (1201 words)

Daryl and Carol find a new friend

8. Chapter 8 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 5] Liked (741 words)

Daryl and Carol have a contemplative conversation while driving before stopping for the night.

9. Chapter 9 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 6] Liked (2637 words)

The team sets out on the road again. Surprising revelations are made.

10. Chapter 10 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 5] Liked (1654 words)

Carol and Daryl engage in a little making out. It leads to an important conversation.

11. Chapter 11 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 4] Liked (1149 words)

Embarrassingly, I forgot to post this chapter.

12. Chapter 12 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 5] Liked (1209 words)

Camping again but it feels different to our new couple. Thanks to MarieCat and Jullsy for Beta-ing this chapter :)

13. Chapter 13 by Befrie08 [Reviews - 4] Liked (1582 words)

Carol shows off her hunting skills and they share a sweet moment afterwards.

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