Drowned Words

9

Daryls POV:
I laid awake, the clock told me it was 7 am. The argument I had with (Y/n) last night kept me awake. I felt like shit, the things I said last night didnt come out right.

I growled in frustration, "I'm not saying that! It just wasnt our business and it's not mine," I pointed to myself, "to worry about someone groping you!" She gasped out, teeth gritting together as hurt flashed over her features. (Y/n)s (e/c) eyes started to water. Instantly I regretted my words, that's not what I meant. Hell if anything everything I said was a lie.

Of course I would worry about that. If I saw anyone making (Y/n) looking even remotely uncomfortable I would strangle the guy... Shit... What I said was wrong and me standing by as Shane lied through his teeth and did that to Lori, I felt ashamed. It's as if everything in my body shut down in shock and I justified Shane as an excuse. At that point I feel like I was worse than Shane. Sitting up I put on my clean clothes, after the wine getting thrown I had to take a shower.

Once I was dressed, I stepped into the hall as someone else did. Looking over to the opening door I saw Shane, the frustration and anger that I've help all night bubbled up. He sent me a knowing look, as if daring me to say something. Well he didnt have to say it out loud, I stepped forward before he could close his door. "Daryl-!" My hands found their way on his collar, pushing both of us inside.

(Y/n)s POV:
A loud bang sounded in the hall. I stepped outside and heard it coming from the wall connected to Shane's room. Rolling my eyes, I realized the bastard probably just hit the wall or something.
"~~~~~"
Muffled words could be heard from the other side.
"~~~~~!"
"~~~~~~ ~~~~!"
Part of me was hoping it was Rick, him beating the crud out of Shane. Unable to stop myself, I pressed my ear against the wall and listen.

S: Enough!

The next voice shocked me.

D: No! I may be some hick to you, but I'm not stupid.
S: Daryl!
D: You EVER-

He got cut off by the sound of a hit.

D:-and I mean, EVER! Touch or get near one of our women, I'll get a hold of you and so help me god.
S: Get off me-

Another hit, hard enough to make me flinch away from the wall.

D:-shut up! Get. It. Through. Your. Head. Touch or even look at them, LORI, the wrong way and you might as well be dead.

Silence followed and I figured I heard enough. Stepping away from the wall I couldnt stop the smile from spreading over my lips. Daryl didnt mean anything he said... part of me already knew it. He pushed a foot forward and tried to make up for what he didnt last night.

Walking down the hall and past their rooms, I heard a door open behind me. Not paying mind to it I continued to the kitchen, finding others eating. T-Dog smiled and passed a bowl my direction, "May be powdered eggs but-" "-they look delicious." I hummed, sitting down.

Two others joined the room, Shane and Daryl. "Whatcha all smiley for?" Glenn asked, nudging my side. I didnt realize that I was, looking up I noticed Glenn asking caused most of the table to look my way, "Oh nothing... just been the first time we've eaten decent food in a while."
Andrea play scoffed, "So you're telling me that my fish arent good enough?" I laughed as Jacqui joined in, "oh come on. Cant say it was really 5 star."
Laughter broke through the room, Shane staying silent and eating the food.

I quietly wondered to myself were Daryl hit him, there were no marks or blemishes on his face my eyes met with Ricks across the table,  he sat next to Shane, I looked down in guilt. I hoped Lori told him but by the looks of it she didn't soon every one was at the table eating their breakfast, dr.jenner joining soon after. He exchanged a few words with one of the others but I didn't pay much mind to it, I was to focused on these smal looks Daryl was giving me.