Summary: 
"I love you." - "Don't."
Caryl AU based on the movie Sky, in which Carol and Daryl meet in Las Vegas, neither of them looking for a relationship, each of them for their own reasons. As the story unfolds, they find out things both about each other and about themselves. Will they change their minds?
Rated: E
Categories: Alternate UniverseCharacters: None
Genres: Angst,
RomanceWarnings: Adult Language,
Attempted Rape,
Child Abuse,
Domestic Abuse (Actual),
Domestic Abuse (Implied),
Rape (Actual),
Sexual Situations
Series: None
Chapters: 26
Completed: Yes
Word count: 47749
Read: 12703
Published: May 29, 2016
Updated: December 12, 2016
Story Notes:
Huge thanks to Na Bruma Leve for being my beta reader on this one as well as creating the beautiful banner to accompany the story here. She has put in countless hours here, discussing both the movie, its plot, and its characters with me in depth, and, of course, the things we would have done to resolve the issues we have with it and do the characters justice. Here now is the result.
This story loosely follows the plot of Sky, and while I have changed details about it it does contain spoilers for the movie.
Rating for language, mention/cursory description of attempted rape, mention of rape, mention of spousal/child abuse, explicit scenes. Please read safely.
All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
1. Chapter 1 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 16] 
(1566 words)
2. Chapter 2 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 8] (1365 words)
3. Chapter 3 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 7] (1721 words)
Some Dixon language here, apparently Daryl and Diego are related. ;-)
Also, the paragraph in italics describes Ed trying to rape her, so if you would like to avoid that, jump the paragraph following the one that starts with "I honestly don't know". Please read safely.
4. Chapter 4 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 10] (1330 words)
The morning and the night after ... and something happens that Daryl never dared to hope for.
5. Chapter 5 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 8] (1356 words)
This one is for whowhatsitwhich in celebration of the post we've just shared. ;-)
6. Chapter 6 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 6] (2131 words)
7. Chapter 7 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 4] (2491 words)
Carol gets to meet Daryl's family. :-)
8. Chapter 8 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 8] (1381 words)
Is Daryl really as tough and uncaring as he acts, or is there more to this guy?
9. Chapter 9 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 5] (1354 words)
Three words, and the damage they can do.
10. Chapter 10 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 6] (1687 words)
11. Chapter 11 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 5] (2501 words)
12. Chapter 12 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 6] (1710 words)
13. Chapter 13 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 5] (1468 words)
14. Chapter 14 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 5] (2258 words)
in which something is revealed, and two people meet again.
15. Chapter 15 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 4] (2407 words)
16. Chapter 16 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 5] (2477 words)
Daryl makes up his mind about something and talks to his family and Carol about it.
17. Chapter 17 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 2] (2061 words)
18. Chapter 18 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 6] (1969 words)
19. Chapter 19 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 3] (1771 words)
20. Chapter 20 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 4] (2275 words)
21. Chapter 21 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 4] (1422 words)
So ... how to deal with this news?
22. Chapter 22 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 2] (1476 words)
23. Chapter 23 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 1] (2344 words)
24. Chapter 24 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 3] (1961 words)
25. Chapter 25 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 5] (1685 words)
26. Chapter 26 by lovesdaryl [Reviews - 9] (1582 words)
So, here's the final chapter, and I'd like to thank you for your patience. Honestly, you really should have kicked my butt for forgetting to post the final two chapters.
Stick with it, and read it to the end. I hope you won't be disappointed.
