Surviving. (Book Two.)

Chapter Thirty

Now I know that I haven't written any frickle frackle in this. That is because after writing them for AWAC, I just felt that I wasn't good at it so I decided not to. I hope that's okay :)

Also, who's been watching Fear the Walking Dead? What are your opinions if you have? 

**Leave them here!** 

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Sarah; 

We stayed at Aaron and Eric's house for a little bit longer and it was nice to let go and really get to know them a bit better. 

Daryl's face was slightly flushed, mine too, as we stepped out into the chilly night air and I turned to wave goodbye to the two men. 

"What did Aaron want to show you?" I asked, nestling myself into his side, the two of us following Zeus as he led the way up the path of the house. 

"He wants me to be a recruiter with him," he mumbled, rubbing my arm, "Y'know, go outside 'nd find fold. Stuff like tha'."

I hummed and closed the door behind us, "That sounds good." 

"Yeah?" he asked, "Ye' ain't jus' sayin' tha' to make me happy?"

"No," I laughed, wrapping my arms around his neck, "I want you to be doing something that you're gonna enjoy and if what's going to make you happy is riding around trying to find people to bring back, then so be it."

"'m gonna be gone for days at a time. Ye' should know tha'." 

I gave him a light kiss, "Then I will be here waiting for you to come back." 

He gave me a smile, "Yer the coolest wife ever. Love ye'." 

I smiled and watched as he made his way through to the bathroom, grabbing the toothbrush he had claimed as his before going into the bedroom, falling onto the bed. 

Daryl came through a couple of minutes later and began closing the curtains and I stared at his back, admiring the vest he always wore, my curiosity spiked. "Hey, so the vest." I began as she sat down, "Were you in like, a motorcycle gang?" 

He laughed quietly, "No, why ye' ask?" 

I shrugged and crawled over to where he was sat at the end of the bed, tracing the wings slowly, "I dunno. Just looks like something they'd wear." I then wrapped my arms around his neck, "It's kinda hot though." 

He turned with a smirk on his face, "Yeah?" 

I nodded, kissing his jaw lightly, "Very." 

I squeaked as he gently tackled me to the bed, pinning my hands above my head. 

"Hey," I whispered, managing to free one of my hands to caress his cheek, "Maybe you could keep the vest on?" 

"Really?" he mumbled, raising an eyebrow and I nodded, teeth clamping down on my bottom lip.

"Yea. Or maybe I could put it-" 

He cut me off with another harsh kiss, hands moving to rest on my waist, pushing me further into the mattress.

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The next morning, I woke to an empty bed, making me frown. 

That soon disappeared when I hear the loud banging noise that is coming from the backyard and curious, I held the sheet to my body as I moved towards the window and I peeled the curtains back just a little bit. 

Daryl was stood on the grass, the frame of the bike a few metres away and scattered all around him, were various bits and pieces. 

I quickly pulled on one of his shirts and a pair of shorts -I had finally shaved my legs and I was taking every chance I got to wear them- before making my way outside. 

Zeus' tail started wagging when he saw me come out the back door but Daryl didn't turn around so I crept up behind him and wrapped my arms around his torso, standing on my toes so I could rest my head on his shoulder, "Hi." 

His hands came to rest on top of mine, "Mornin'."

I moved so I was standing beside him, "That's a lot of pieces. Do you know what to do with them?" 

He nodded, "I do. Don't worry, I'll get this thing goin' in no time." 

"Really?" I asked again, "Can you teach me?" 

"Ye' really want to learn?" 

"Not really," I admitted, "I'd probably get distracted and just watch you instead. But when you've finished, I expect a ride on the back of it." 

"Now that I can do." he smiled, watching as I went to sit by Zeus, "Don't ye' have work today?"

Nodding, I ran my hands through the dog's fur, "Yeah but it's the afternoon class, remember?" 

"I forgot that." he mumbled and picked up a piece from the ground, just as the two of us heard a knock coming from the front door. 

Zeus took off barking and I followed more slowly, smiling when I saw that it was Rick and Carl through the glass.  

"Hey guys!" I cheered, pulling it open, "C'mon in. Rick, Daryl's out back." 

He muttered a quiet thanks as he passed by me and while he went outside, Carl sat down on our sofa. 

"You want some water?" I asked, walking into the kitchen and he shook his head. 

"No thanks, I was just wondering if I could maybe take Zeus out for a walk? Maybe take him to the little park? Play some fetch?" 

I looked down at the dog who was now wagging his tail, recognising the word walk, "I don't see why not. He seems happy to go. Don't you boy?" 

He grinned and called to Rick that he was leaving and then he and Zeus left so I went back outside to see the men. 

"Sarah," Rick said as I walked out, a small smile on his face, "Will you please tell Daryl that he has to come to dinner at our house tonight." 

"You're having a big dinner?" 

"Yep," he nodded, "Carol insisted." he then turned to Rick, "Listen, it's just gonna be us. The group. We haven't been all together in a while. So please, Sarah, try and convince him." 

He left quickly after and I grinned at Daryl, causing him to groan, "Yer not gonna let me not go, are ye'?" 

"Nope," I giggled, rushing over to him, "Listen, it'll be fun. I mean, like Rick said, we haven't been together in a while. And they're our family!" 

"Family," he scoffed, "Have ye' actually seen any o' them recently?" I stayed quiet and he sighed, leaning against the bike frame, "Fine. Since ye' look like yer lookin' forward to it." 

I let out a little squeal and wrapped my arms around him. It would be good to have everyone together again.