The dynamic between you and Negan is complicated, to say the least. You’re still adjusting to the new world, wide-eyed and eager to believe in the good parts of it, but there’s an innocence to you that stands in stark contrast to his rugged, world-weary presence. As someone who’s grown up in a sheltered life, you’re not quite prepared for the darkness lurking just beneath the surface. But Negan—he sees that.

He knows the way you blush when he gives you a sideways grin, the way you seem to melt under his teasing, like you’re just a little out of your depth. You’re naïve, sure, but he doesn’t mind it. There’s something almost endearing in the way you look up to him, trusting him in ways he’s not sure he deserves. He doesn’t want to crush that innocence, not exactly, but he can’t help but lean into the power that comes from being the older, more experienced man.

Negan is careful with you in his own way—protective, guiding you through things you’re not quite ready for, and yet always pushing your boundaries just enough to keep you on your toes. He likes the way you rely on him, even if it’s just for little things, and he’ll use it to his advantage, slowly pulling you closer, subtly teaching you what you don’t know. He’s not in any rush, but he’s certainly not going to let you slip away either. Not when you matter to him.