Some Things Never Change by That1VT

Summary:

AU no ZA. Carol and Daryl were best friends from the ages of 8 until they were 18. After high school, she moved to Savannah for college and he moved to Virginia to live with his older brother, Merle. Right before Daryl left town, something happened that broke the bond they shared and the two haven't spoken in six long years. What happens when they both move back to their home town? Will they be able to repair the bond that they once shared?

Rated: M
Categories: Alternate Universe
Characters: Carol Peletier, Daryl Dixon
Genres: Angst, Drama, Hurt/Comfort, Romance
Warnings: Adult Language, Child Abuse, Domestic Abuse (Implied), Sexual Situations, Violence
Series: None
Chapters: 75 Completed: Yes
Word count: 200449 Read: 35264
Published: December 03, 2017 Updated: September 20, 2018

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Story Notes:

This story will contain occasional mentions of domestic abuse and mentions of Carol's previous relationship with Ed. It is a slighly modified version of the story I posted on fanfic.net. I haven't figured out how to add more than one character to a story or more than one categoty on this site just yet. (If anyone can message me how to do so I'd appreciate it.) This is a Caryl centric story but will also heavily involve Merle, Glenn, Maggie, Rick, Lori, Andrea, Michonne, Shane and their relationships with Carol and Daryl. I hope some of you find it enjoyable.

1. Chapter 1 by That1VT [Reviews - 6] Liked (1573 words)

I do not own TWD or any of it's characters.

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Glad to see interest in the first chapter. This story was special to me so the feedback is appreciated.

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I do not own TWD or any of it's characters.

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6. Chapter 6 by That1VT [Reviews - 1] (2173 words)

WARNING!!! MENTIONS OF DOMESTIC/CHILD ABUSE CONTAINED IN THIS CHAPTER.

This chapter will also contain a flashback. The flashback is in itallics and is noted as a flashback. Hope it's not too confusing.

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Flashbacks are in italics.

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It's been a minute. Sorry about that to anyone who was enjoying this. My life ha been hectic as hell and kinda depressing lately, so I haven't posted much. But I decided I need to start taking time to do things I enjoy, like posting here. So hopefully I'll be able to stick with that and post a few times a week. The story in finished, just needs edits before I post each chapter. So here's the next one for anyone still looking forward to updates.

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WARNING: THIS CHAPTER WILL COTNAIN METIONS OF CAROL'S RELATIONSHIP WITH ED AND ABUSIVE SITUATIONS ENCOURNTERED IN THAT RELATIONSHIP!

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WARNING: AT SOME POINT ON THIS CHAPTER CAROL AND DARYL WILL HAVE A TALK ABOUT THE NUMBER OF SEXUAL PARTNERS THEY'VE HAD OR NOT HAD DURING THE YEARS THEY'RE APART. THERE WON'T BE A LOT OF DETAIL OR ANYTHING LIKE THAT, BUT I KNOW SOME PEOPLE MIGHT BE UNCOMFORTABLE WITH IT SO I'M THORWING IT OUT THERE.

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Wow. Another update from in less than 12 hours. That's so strange for me to have enough time for myself to do that. I could get used to it.

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Fair warning, things are going to get a bit violent in this chapter.

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