Cat in a bag | DarylxReader |

First Interaction

In the beginning you tried your best to avoid the Dixon brothers. Merle's constant jokes and comments deterred you as well as the rest of the group. Regardless of Merle's lack of self awareness you had to admit the two were key to the groups' survival. They were the only ones capable of doing enough hunting to feed everyone.

The first time you met him you were just minding your own business setting up your tent. C/n was locked away in her bag, this time you wouldn't be letting her out for no reason. Unbeknownst to you Daryl was walking over.

"That a cat ya got there?"
You turned to face him "Yeah, her name's C/n." You said assuming he was just striking up a conversation.
"It's a liability." What's his problem?
"Well," you sighed, "she is great for the children, and she's a living being that I'm responsible for." Stunned by your reply he statue quiet for a while, looking down at the dirt.
"Right." And he mumbled a quick "Sorry," before slinking his way back to his brother.

What the fuck? Is that guy the biggest dick or what. Ugh its best to be level with him. He's just a person trying to maximise his own survival.
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Since you didn't have that many ways to contribute to the group you decided it was best to collect some firewood, for the time being that was. You left C/n in the tent, she hopefully remembered her litter training and wouldn't have any accidents, you thought she deserved more space to move about but right now it was too early for that.

Daryl was so quiet when he walked, you wouldn't have even noticed him off you hadn't seen him walking ahead of you. "Hey!"
He flipped his head around, then back again continuing to walk away.
"Wait," you called, and he hesitantly did so. You did a light jog to catch up to him.

"I think we could've gotten off on a better foot" you began "I do also believe in second chances, but only for those who'd like one." You crossed your arms. "What do you say?"
"Yes ma'am"
"Well then, I'm Y/n" you smiled offering him a handshake. He stayed silent but took you up on the offer, delivering a strong handshake.
"Daryl"
"Solid handshake" you complimented "I'm gonna go back to collect firewood, just keep going as you were."

You turned away after flashing him another smile and you'd expected him to do the same but he didn't follow with a smile, he followed you.
"Lemme help you with that"
"Aren't there more squirrels you should be shooting?"
"Nah, there's not many of em' left round 'ere. "
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"I'm gon' go out tomorrow, " he fidgeted with his hands, "hopefully find a bigger animal. "
"Oh, in that case I'd appreciate the help."
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You were picking up whatever wood you came by, Daryl on the other hand had a smaller bundle.
It seemed like he was thinking pretty hard when he handed you a prove of word. "Umm ash is the best wood for kindling."
You nodded taking the log from him.
"It uhh, burns slow, good heat."
"Oh, how would I be able to tell?"

"Well ya see here " his gaze kept flickering between you and the wood as he started explaining.
"First thing, the bark is grey and smooth, that's how it got its name."
"Mhm" you noticed his sapphire blue eyes, usually too far away to be seen.
"And uhh the wood's a lighter colour"
Suddenly your lips became very dry as you gazed into his too blue eyes.
You kicked your lips "Ahem, thank you."
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"I'll be sure to look out for them."
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3rd chapter done what do we think??? Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?