Forbidden ~Book One~ Daryl Dixon~

Reciprocated?

"Shane, I'm going to go bed, thankyou for being there" she whispered kissing him on the cheek, she could feel him trying to nudge her lips with his for something more but she had to get hold of Daryl.

"Daryl, wait" she said through breaths as she stood in front of him, hands on her hips as she felt the stitch in her side from running after him. "What you did...im sorry you had to" she said placing a hand on his cheek, he looked weak and tired, he didnt recoil at her touch either, he sort of nestled his hand into hers as if he needed her touch right now. "This fucking sucks" he whispered bitterly. Leading him back to the tent she ushered him to sit down "try and get some rest" she told him readjusting his pillow. He moved over so she could lay down next to him which she hesitated at first but eventually lay down with him, facing away she could feel his breath on the back of her neck that made her hair stand on end. "I dont want you going out alone here" he began breaking the silence "not after Dale" "Shane said Rick wants to build stronger fences and--" Tina began but Daryl cut her off "fuck Shane! He dont know jack shit! He just wants in your pants!" He seethed causing Tina to stand up and lean over Daryl "yea..well you got in them instead didnt you?! So dont dig me out for him when its clear to everyone that you are trying to feel Carol up!" She snapped back and flinched as Daryl stood up and stopped himself slapping her round the face. "Dont talk like that! Not after tonight" he sounded choked "like what? How you and me had sex on this exact floor?" She started, her voice breaking as she tried to stand her ground "how you kissed me and touched me--" she added but Daryl cut her off with his lips on hers, forcefully at first and then gentle and tender cupping her face with his hands. Abruptly stopping the kiss and pushing her away Daryl shook his head at his actions "why is this happening?" He muttered raising his arms onto his head. Tina stood holding her face with her hand before responding "because you care about me" "uh huh. You know i do T" he told her "no because you care about me" she responded annunciating the word 'care' . She was surprised Daryl didnt argue or shut her down again, instead he stared at her, not a glare like usual, a stare where he was practically staring into her soul. "Daryl, what we did...im not ashamed of it, i wanted it, im glad you were the one i lost my virginity to" she reassured him with a small smile. Tina's smile was wiped from her face when Daryl reacted "your virginity?!? This just gets worse and worse!" He spoke quietly but it was clear her was pissed. "You knew i was! I told you at the CDC!" She yelled, she didnt care if anyone could hear her. Daryl was pacing their living quarters kicking anything in sight before storming out and kicking the embers of their small camp fire putting it instantly out. Tina head him mutter "son of a bitch" before she exited "we cant live like this anymore" he pushed her away "you should regret what we did because its wrong! Sick! " he seethed in her face causing her to cry. "Fine!" She screamed at him and ran back to the house finding Maggie on the porch staring out onto the field where Dale took his last breath. "You alright Tina?" She called out to her once she noticed her upset state, Tina didnt answer. "Dad says you guys can stay inside, Lori and the others are bringing stuff in. Do you and Daryl want the--" Maggie offered but Tina interrupted "I will be fine on my own, i dont need to share with Daryl." She snapped taking Maggie aback.

The next morning they held a small service for Dale, Tina kept her distance and stood with Rick and Shane, she didnt even look at Daryl, she couldnt, after what he said to her she didnt want anymore to do with him.

"You two fallen out?" Shane joked nudging Rick who looked back at Daryl "just..overprotective brother shit" Tina lied trying to save face. "Well stick with Lori and Carol today, we are going out to sort Randall out" Rick told her. Shaking her head "let me come with you. Im bored of this farm" she pleaded, Rick instantly shook his head "nah not for this" he shot her down, Tina had never seen Rick so stern "c'mon man, it will be a quick in and out job" Shane reasoned. After a long pause Rick relented "okay but keep your wits about you" he started, pulling a small handgun out from the back of this trousers he handed it to her "you fired one of these?" He cautioned her "mhmm" she agreed.

Waiting in the car for the boys to return with Randall so they could leave she was yanked from the car by her arm harshly "you aint going!" Daryl yelled as she tried to claw her way from his grip "they said i could" she answered back "yea well i say you aint!" He yelled louder. As Rick and Shane approached, Shane threw a blindfolded Randall into the back seat as Rick tried to separate Tina and Daryl "she aint going" Daryl said again letting her go from his grip "we didnt force her she offered, but if it saves this, then she isnt coming" Rick stated. Tina pulled the strap of her top up that fell down in the scuffle and walked off "fuck this" she muttered cutting her eyes at all 3 of the men.

"Hey! Im looking out for you here! You are in way over your head with Randall its not all glitter and ponies!" Daryl called out to her as he followed her. Turning on her heel to face him "no its not, its full of assholes and liars too" she replied sarcastically. "You think im an asshole?" He asked her taken back by her comment "yup!" She quipped folding her arms across her chest. "You cant even tell me how you really feel. You are too scared. You dont want me but you dont me near Shane, or any other guy here! Im 22 im not a kid!" She said sounding fed up. Daryl looked at the ground, Tina became more frustrated and went to walk off. "T i do want you...i just cant have you" he said deflated, stopping her in her tracks.