[ Parent-teacher meetings were usually handled by Lori but ever since her passing, Rick had to take over a lot of things. Nervously pacing back and forth, Rick checked his watch. Why did he even need to meet with the gym coach for? What things did they need to go over? Carl ran around and climbed a rope - groundbreaking. With a sigh, he checked his watch again. The teacher was late. ]
[ Fashionably late, Rick. His office sits just off the locker room, and he's only briefly surprised that someone's standing there waiting for him, considering practice just ended. It only takes him a second to realize it's not some damn student. Shit, those conferences are today, aren't they? Whoops.
Negan gives him an easy smile as he comes over, readjusting the bag of bats he's got slung over his shoulder. His hand comes out expectantly for a handshake. ]
You know, most people waitin' around my office get to run laps.
[ Eyeing the man warily, Rick reached out to shake his hand, trying to not look too displeased by his words. The man probably found himself funny but Rick really lacked the patience to 'shoot the breeze'. There were a few more teachers to see and the coach already wasted plenty of time with making him stand around. Being a single father and a Sheriff's Deputy really ate away at his time and Judith's parent-teacher night happened to be tomorrow, leaving him not too much of a chance to get through Carl's. ]
How's Carl doin'? Is it even necessary to have a parent-teacher conference over gym? [ Clearly, he didn't find it important to be there talking to the man at all. ]
[ Fuck, most parents chuckled with a quip like that. If he had any question as to whose dad this was, it was answered. That stink eye is the exact same. Brushing it off, he shakes Rick's hand, gesturing to his desk when he opens the door to his office. ]
Normally I'd say no, we'd shoot the shit for a minute and you'd move on to the other teachers.
[ Letting the equipment bag drop in the corner behind his desk, Negan sits himself down, pulling out his planning book and flipping it open for Rick to see. He taps on the attendance record next to Carl's name. ]
Now, I'm not one for bustin' a kid's balls for ditching PE once or twice-- hell, I did it often enough when I was in school. Nor am I going to press anybody for answers, since I'm not a damn counselor. You see where I'm goin' with this, right?
[ With a sigh, Rick moved into the office and took a seat, not looking more relaxed at all. The constant worry over Carl really kept him from 'taking it easy', especially lately when the acting out behaviors were escalated. Others swore all teens went through a rebellious phase but this seemed worse somehow. Even more so because of all the loss they were dealing with. They lost Lori and then Shane not too long afterwards.
Gazing down at the attendance record, Rick felt his stomach clench into knots. ]
He's been havin' a rough time. [ Another sigh passed his lips. ] But none of his other teachers have been tellin' me he's ditchin. What period is gym class? [ While he still didn't see the importance of attending gym in the first place, Carl skipping wouldn't go without a discussion. ]
Not the most talkative kid I've got, but he's sure as shit a spitfire when he's present.
[ Not that it's a lot of time, but he's funny as hell and not afraid to give him some sass. He likes a kid who acts like they've got big ol' man-sized balls. ]
Typically a date is for singles to do a little mingling.
[ Is this guy for real? Apparently single dads aren't as eager to get back out there as single moms are. Negan raises an eyebrow. The obliviousness is a little adorable. ]
[ Once Rick leaves his office, Negan has to sit there a moment and let the realization settle. He just asked a parent out on a date, which breaks pretty much every goddamn rule of his. A fuck is one thing, but a date? What the fuck is he getting himself into?
Either way, one won't kill him, and maybe Rick will take that stick out of his ass for an evening.
Days pass in much the same manner, and he can't help but notice that the Grimes kid has started attending gym, if not horribly grudgingly. Whatever, it gets the principal off his back. He texts Rick just to make sure the guy has his phone number, but not much else until Thursday.
Of course he doesn't simply text Rick with an address where their date is- he shows up to the sheriff's office in his riding leathers, motorcycle parked out front. He doesn't need to walk in, he'll just wait outside after sending Rick a text. ]
[ Temporary insanity - the only explanation he could give to accepting a date not only with one of Carl's teachers but with someone like Negan in the first place. Someone much too smirky and like he could charm his way with anyone. Rick never enjoyed being charmed whatsoever because there were always too many strings attached to it. This didn't push him to take back his acceptance, though, for other reasons unknown.
The days passed in a blur, Rick making sure to keep a closer eye on Carl to ensure he attended classes and completed his homework. They all needed to do better. Become a family unit again.
For now, he had so many other things to focus on. Almost finished up for the day, his phone buzzed as he set aside some paperwork. The name flashing had him shaking his head. Date day. ]
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Date: 2017-06-26 03:37 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-06-28 12:00 am (UTC)Negan gives him an easy smile as he comes over, readjusting the bag of bats he's got slung over his shoulder. His hand comes out expectantly for a handshake. ]
You know, most people waitin' around my office get to run laps.
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Date: 2017-06-30 03:50 pm (UTC)How's Carl doin'? Is it even necessary to have a parent-teacher conference over gym? [ Clearly, he didn't find it important to be there talking to the man at all. ]
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Date: 2017-07-25 03:25 pm (UTC)Normally I'd say no, we'd shoot the shit for a minute and you'd move on to the other teachers.
[ Letting the equipment bag drop in the corner behind his desk, Negan sits himself down, pulling out his planning book and flipping it open for Rick to see. He taps on the attendance record next to Carl's name. ]
Now, I'm not one for bustin' a kid's balls for ditching PE once or twice-- hell, I did it often enough when I was in school. Nor am I going to press anybody for answers, since I'm not a damn counselor. You see where I'm goin' with this, right?
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Date: 2017-07-27 03:22 am (UTC)Gazing down at the attendance record, Rick felt his stomach clench into knots. ]
He's been havin' a rough time. [ Another sigh passed his lips. ] But none of his other teachers have been tellin' me he's ditchin. What period is gym class? [ While he still didn't see the importance of attending gym in the first place, Carl skipping wouldn't go without a discussion. ]
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Date: 2017-10-29 03:21 am (UTC)[ Not that it's a lot of time, but he's funny as hell and not afraid to give him some sass. He likes a kid who acts like they've got big ol' man-sized balls. ]
He get that stink eye from his daddy?
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Date: 2017-12-24 10:11 pm (UTC)[ he had something else to say but negan's question caught him by surprise instead. ] What?
That might be why he skips there.
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Date: 2018-01-11 10:36 pm (UTC)[ He leans back in his chair, threading his fingers together behind his head as he regards Rick across from him. ]
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Date: 2018-01-12 07:31 pm (UTC)Is that all? Really should be gettin' goin'. I'll have that -- talk with Carl.
[ Far away from the staring and the general attitude the man wore on him. ]
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Date: 2018-01-25 09:40 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2018-02-08 01:39 am (UTC)Are you tryin' to ask me out on a date?
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Date: 2018-03-06 12:51 am (UTC)Daddy Grimes catches on quick. I'll pick you up at the station.
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Date: 2018-03-22 01:09 am (UTC)What? Why?
Even understanding the intention did very little for grasping it. ]
What kinda date you think 'bout?
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Date: 2018-03-25 07:58 pm (UTC)[ Is this guy for real? Apparently single dads aren't as eager to get back out there as single moms are. Negan raises an eyebrow. The obliviousness is a little adorable. ]
Pizza, beer, and the playoffs?
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Date: 2018-04-10 08:05 pm (UTC)I meant what kinda date you were thinkin' about is all. [ He fell silent a moment. ] Okay. I'm guessin' you got my number on file?
[ He really should have declined and yet. ]
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Date: 2018-04-14 01:11 am (UTC)I'll send you a text with the details and pick you up Thursday at about seven.
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Date: 2018-04-27 07:48 pm (UTC)Okay, I'll talk to you then.
[ Standing up, he held out a hand politely. ]
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Date: 2018-04-27 11:26 pm (UTC)See ya Thursday, Rick.
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Date: 2018-05-09 01:46 am (UTC)Look forward to it.
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Date: 2018-06-20 06:44 pm (UTC)Either way, one won't kill him, and maybe Rick will take that stick out of his ass for an evening.
Days pass in much the same manner, and he can't help but notice that the Grimes kid has started attending gym, if not horribly grudgingly. Whatever, it gets the principal off his back. He texts Rick just to make sure the guy has his phone number, but not much else until Thursday.
Of course he doesn't simply text Rick with an address where their date is- he shows up to the sheriff's office in his riding leathers, motorcycle parked out front. He doesn't need to walk in, he'll just wait outside after sending Rick a text. ]
;)
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Date: 2018-07-03 04:16 pm (UTC)The days passed in a blur, Rick making sure to keep a closer eye on Carl to ensure he attended classes and completed his homework. They all needed to do better. Become a family unit again.
For now, he had so many other things to focus on. Almost finished up for the day, his phone buzzed as he set aside some paperwork. The name flashing had him shaking his head. Date day. ]
Do I wanna know what you're winking about?