𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲; 𝐭𝐰𝐝

𝟐𝟔

Rory

"Rory and Dale were right, we can't kill Randall." Rick said, Shane let out a scoff.

"Really, we're gonna put everyone in danger because someone died!?"

"Shane! When are you going to realize no one fucking cares what you think!? Just because you condone murder doesn't mean everyone does!" I throw my hands up in the air.

"This is bullshit man!" He walks away from the group.

"I'll take him out farther tonight." Rick says and we all nod before going our separate ways. I walked beside Daryl up to his tent.

"Hershel said something about moving us into the house, now that it's getting colder and the swamps are hardening." I sat on the log while daryl went into his tent.

"I'm not moving into the damn house." He zipped up his tent, coming out with a can of something.

"Here, eat this." I furrowed my brows. I took the can, seeing it was a thing of pears.

"What-"

"Don't question it, just eat it." I tore the tab top off of it before pulling out a spear of it. I held one of for him to take.

"Eat it, it's a gift from me." I pouted as he shook his head no. I shoved it towards him more. He grumbled something before taking it from my hand and putting it in his mouth.

"Happy now?"

"Yes, very." I smiled widely. I noticed the small smile that sat on his face.

"So you won't move into the house with me?"

"Nope."

"You're boring." I finished the fruit, pouring out the remaining syrup in the can.

"Don't like people." he shrugged.

"Wow, couldn't guess that." I said sarcastically. I giggled a little when pushed his hand against my face, making me lay back.

"I'll help you move your stuff in."

"Such a gentleman." I place a hand over my heart.

"Keep talking, see what happens." He points his knife at me, the corners of his mouth curling.

"Ooo, was that a threat?" I sit up from my laying down position. I pick a stick up and point it at him, mimicking his stance.

"I wouldn't mess with me, I have a stick." I poke it into his stomach. I watch as he grabs it and snaps it in half.

"I- my stick!" I look at him in disbelief. "My stick," I sniffle a little bit. "My poor stick." I fake sob.

"Alright, calm down ms dramatic."

"Oof, never tell a woman to calm down." I shake my head and start to stand up. I wipe myself off before offering him my hand.

"Where we going?" He takes it and stands up, also wiping himself off.

"We're gonna move my stuff inside." I start to pull him to my tent. Everyone else's was taken down, the only thing there now was the RV.

"Who said-"

"You said you would help me, can't take it back now." I look back at him. I seen his cheeks were a slight pink color. I look forward and roll my eyes to myself.

"It shouldn't take long, most of my stuff stays packed." I unzipped the flap and stepped in. My suitcase was in the back, which I would probably just put in the back of Rick's car, the less stuff the better.

"You said you didn't have much." Daryl peeked his head in and took a look around, eyes landing on the pile of random baby things the group has gathered up for me.

"Just, shove it in this bag please." I hand him a backpack that Glenn had found me. he took it from my hand before starting to shove things into the backpack.

Once that was done I took my bags to the car, shoving them in the truck. Daryl had taken down my tent, just leaving my sleeping bag and pillow.

"Here." I took the tent and put it by the rv, he had my sleeping bag in one hand and my pillow in the other. We walked up to the house.

"Rory!" Carl came from the door. "Mom said something about making dinner for us all tonight, wanted to know if you would help?"

"Yeah! I'll help." I gave him a small smile. I haven't spent much time with everyone else, I was with Daryl most of the time.

:)

"You gonna stay up here, or go back to your tent?" I looked towards Daryl.

"Probably go to my tent."

"Alright, I'll come get you when it's ready." He gave me a nod before handing me my sleeping bag and pillow. I watched as he walked up towards his camp.

"C'mon! You can sleep next to me!" Carl opened the door and ushered me inside. The living room was cramped with people and things. Carl lead me to a corner and made me set my stuff down there.

"prefect!" He smiled widely.

"Rory, honey. Did Carl ask if you were gonna help?" Carol walked over and I nod.

"Great, you can cut the vegetables." I followed her to the kitchen, it was Lori, Beth, Maggie and now me and Carol.

I cut the vegetables I was given quietly, waiting to be talked too. I couldn't care less if I was involved in the conversation.

"I haven't talked to you in a while Rory." Maggie gave me a small smile.

"Yeah, cause she always with Daryl." Beth said, making kissy faces. I heard Lori scoff a little, but I ignored it.

"Problem Lori?" Maggie questioned her. Lori bit her lip before looking back down to her stuff.

"I just don't think you should be spending all your time with him, I mean we barely see you anymore."

"I'm not spending all my time with him though. If I was spending all my time with him, I'd be with him right now." I put the tomato I was cutting into the large bowl in front of me.

"I smile more when I'm with Daryl, that's why I'm always with him." I confess.

"Awww, that's so sweet." Beth puts her hand over her heart, I feel the heat come up to my cheeks and I look down.

"She's blushing!" Carol points out. I cover my face with my hands.

"You like him." Maggie teases. Lori stayed silent. We continue to cut things and prepare for dinner when we heard shouting.

"Is that Shane?" We all walked outside, Rick was with Glenn and Daryl by the shed. I watched as Shane ran out of the woods with a bloody face.

"He's got a gun, he's armed." We quickly made our way over to the group.

"What's happening?"

"I went to go take Randall out, just to get it over with, when he jumped me. He took my gun Rick!"

"Our plan was to let him go anyway." Carol shrugged.

"Not on our doorstep!" Rick exclaimed.

"Alrighty, let's all calm down." Glenn spoke up. "Daryl can track, I'm sure we can find him." I looked at Daryl, to see him already looking at me.

"If y'all go out there," I looked directly at Daryl. "Be safe." They all nodded. They made a small plan before walking into the woods. I noticed the sun was starting to set.

"I'm sure they'll be fine." Carol said as we walked back up to the house and I nodded in agreement.

Boy, was I wrong.

i felt like this was very cheesy, but that's what i'm kinda going for. an awkward type relationship.