As the morning light filtered through your cell window, you gradually awoke, finding yourself still enveloped in Rick's arms.
Carefully getting yourself out from his embrace, you ventured into the cafeteria, where the faces of your fellow survivors greeted you, all of them but Daryl. Taking a seat beside Carl and Michonne, the air seemed to carry tension.
"Hey, (Y/n), I'm sorry about what happened with Daryl," Michonne offered, a genuine apology in her voice.
I know, Michonne. It's not your fault," you reassured her, though the underlying ache persisted.
"But how does everyone even know?" You asked
"Beth's been trying to say her and Daryl are a thing now " Carl said
"But I don't think you should listen to her, nobody's seen Daryl today." Michonne added.
You all went on with your conversation until
a gentle tap on your shoulder interrupted the somber atmosphere. Turning, you met Daryl's gaze.
"Can I talk to you for a minute?" he murmured, a rare vulnerability in his eyes.
"Yeah, let's go outside," you responded, getting up to follow him outside.
Once outside, Daryl shared the painful truth – Beth kissed him, and he attempted to push her away before you witnessed the scene.
"I'm real sorry, (Y/n)," Daryl's apology hung heavy in the air, unraveling the fragile emotions within you.
" I don't know if I can believe you" you said, trying to piece together how all of this happened in the first place.
"Please, just let me show ya. I promise I'll make it up to you" Daryl spoke softly.
Unable to contain the turmoil of emotions, you were on the brink of tears. Yet, before the vulnerability could consume you, you leaned in and kissed Daryl gently on his cheek. His response was a tight, almost desperate embrace, leaving you breathless, but reassured by the display of affection.
Shoulder to shoulder, both of you returned inside, Rick glanced over at you both, and quickly looked away, almost as though he was upset. But you couldn't imagine why, you had assumed that him comforting you was just a friendly gesture. But you tried to just focus on your relationship with Daryl, not trying to think about anyone else right now.
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Because of Carl (Daryl Dixon x Reader)
FanfictionIn the wake of the zombie apocalypse, life took a drastic turn. I, (Y/n) Greene, sought refuge with my family on our farm, under the watchful care of my father, Herschel, and alongside my siblings. Little did I know, the fateful meeting with a man a...
