The Dixons And Me - The Walking Dead FanFiction

Chapter Fifty Seven

Daryl's POV

Sam had just left to go out on a run with Riley, so that gave me the perfect chance to plan her surprise. Rick had told me it was her birthday soon, so we all found her a little something to get her. Managed to find a few balloons too, so Riley took her out so we could set it all up.

The end of the world isn't gonna stop us from being happy. Even if it's just for a few hours.

This also could be the last happy memory we'll have...If The Govoner decides to pull some crazy shit we could all be dead.

"Daryl? You okay?" Ellie asks laying a hand on my back. I nod my head at her and give her a kiss on the forhead.

She smiles at me and helps me wrap Sam's gift up in some wrapping paper we managed to find.

"I hope she likes it." I mumble.

"She'll love it. Stop worrying." Ellie laughs.

I can't though. I know she's strong and is a fighter but..What if she doesn't come back? I love her. I care about her. Merle does too, which surprises me...Because he's never cared about anyone but himself. And me.

"Ellie!" Beth calls walking over. I turn around and howl with laughter. She somehow ended up with tape in her hair.

"How did you manage that?" Ellie laughs as she gently tugs it out.

"Ow!" Beth hisses. "Maggie did it." Beth said glaring at Maggie as she walked past.

"Stop blamin' me for things." Maggie pouts.

"BECAUSE YOU DID DO IT!" Beth yells at her she chases after her sister and Maggie squeals and runs away.

I shake my head and sit down, Ellie does the same and puts her hand on my knee.

"Are you sure you're okay?" She asks conern in her eyes.

I sigh and look away.

"Even if yer not okay, ye gotta be. I'll be okay." I say as I place my hand on hers.

She gives me a small smile and leans in. I kiss her back and tangle my hand in her hair as the other moves from her hand to her hip.

"Eww. Get a room." Carl groans and Sophia laughs.

We pull away and Ellie laughs too.

"What's so funny?" Lori asks walking over with Judith in her arms.

"Your sons reaction to me and Daryl kissing." Ellie says as she lays her head on my shoulder.

Lori smiles and shakes her head. Judith starts to cry and Ellie stands up, she takes Judith from Lori, who looks at her grateful and she sits down.

Watching Ellie, calm down Judith..The way she's rocking her gently and whispering utter nonsense that seems to be cheering the little baby up...It makes me feel happy. I smile to myself, imagining that will soon be OUR baby.

Wow..I'm having a baby with the girl who can bring out the best in me. Who loves me no matter what. Sure it wasn't planned but I'm over the moon...Even in this cruel world it's possible to be happy.

The question. For how long?

I love Ellie and telling her isn't enough. I have to show her, but not today. The rest of today is about Sam.

My sister.