One way or another [Daryl Dixon]

[30] NO MORE SECRETS.

"The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are."
-Goldie Hawm

If I shoot down the walker making the noise, surely if someone is holding up in the cabin they will come out to check. If not I'm guessing there's no one actually in there and it's just another dead end.

I made sure I was still hidden within the trees just in case someone does come out and I don't know them, then I can make a quick run for it. Lining up the arrow with the target I released it, watched it fly through the air before embedding itself in the back of the walkers skull.

The groaning stopped creating a silent yet sinister atmosphere.

My heart began pounding quicker than I thought it could while the hairs on the back of my neck stood up high as I waited for someone to step out the doors.

It felt like I had been waiting for hours when in reality it was probably only a minute before I heard the footstep and the door creak open.

Sneaking a quick glance, I saw him.

Crossbow raised aiming towards the trees the same brooding scowl and the angel winged vest I'd always loved seeing.

It only took a second for his eyes to catch mine. His crossbow dropped to his side creating a loud thud as it met with the wood, he just stood there in some sort of shock.

All the rational thoughts suddenly left my head as I sprinted towards him, dropped my bow to the side and engulfed him in a much needed hug.

My force sent him stumbling back for a second before we both found our footing on the porch. My hands wrapped around his neck, my face sinking into his chest. It took a short while for him to accept the hug, relax his body and warp his hands around my midsection.

It wasn't long before I felt his head rest against my own as he just held me.

I'd spent the last few days convincing myself the whole group was dead that none of them made it. So convincing myself that this situation was actually real and happening was the hardest part.

It's real. He's actually here.

Snapping back to reality I pulled away from the hug when I realised it was Daryl. He likes his space and I just invaded that.

However, when he pulled his hands away something inside me screamed out I felt alone but he was right in front of me.

"I'm sorry." I muttered apologising for the close contact."I just, I thought you were dead."