terrible things (a Daryl Dixon love story) [Daryl Dixon fan-fic]

Chapter 21

The boys arrived back and cleaned themselves off in the bathroom and they kept watching me, making sure I was okay and not going to snap and turn the gun on them which is stupid I would never do that. The more likely scenario would be I’d turn it on myself, but no bullets. I walked up to the boys and gave them the details from that officer and Merle said, “I ‘ave an idea of wha’s wrong… jus’ need ta see the car ta be sure.” Daryl nodded his head in agreement and started biting his thumb nail.

“Alright, I’ll ask him to drop the car off then.” I said as I spun around and headed to the counter and I dialled his number.

“Hello?” he asked and greeted.

“Hi, this is Katy from the Dixon’s shop.”

“Oh hello.” I could picture him smiling.

“Well, they think they have an idea of what’s wrong with your car but they would like to have a look at it to be sure… so can you please bring the car in?”

“Sure... You’re not very emotional, are you?”

“Nah, I blocked my emotions. See you later bye.” I said

“I’ll pop in this afternoon. Bye.” I then hung up the phone and Rick pulled up. I took a deep breathe to calm myself down as I was probably going to jail for a long time.

“The fuck is he doing here?” I heard Daryl ask from behind me.

I turned to look at him, “I have to tell him I killed them… Keep the house clean and watch my damn dogs.”

“Katy, it was technically self-defence. Please don’ leave me.” he said the last part in a whisper. I felt bad for wanting to tell Rick now. But I don’t know what to do now. I placed my hand on his cheek and he leaned into my hand. He gave me the puppy dog look, “Please Darlin’.” I couldn’t say no.

I sighed and nodded my head, “Okay Dare.” he smiled and kissed the top of my head.

“Hey Rick!” Daryl said to him. Rick nodded.

“Hi Daryl.” Rick greeted him with a smile.

“All three of us need ta talk ta ye.” Daryl said to Rick and gestured to himself, Merle and me.

“What about?” Rick asked hesitantly.

“Katy’s abusive dad and abusive ex-boyfriend.” Rick sat up straight when he heard abusive and a serious look appeared on his face.

“Tell me.”

So we did I told him from the very beginning and then Daryl took over.

“Anyway, these guys walk in ‘ere and threaten ‘er and the father grabbed ‘er ‘round the neck.” He looked at me expectantly so I raised my head to look at the ceiling and from Rick’s sharp intake of air I knew there were marks, “He also threw ‘er backwards and she hit ‘er head on the table.”

“Daryl it’s a counter.” I said quickly. He gave me a rather pissed off look which turned to amused very quickly.

“What happened to the men?” Rick asked. I looked down at him and continued the story.

“well they started fighting with Merle and Daryl. So I took a gun and fired one shot into the air or roof.” Rick looked up and saw the bullet hole and chuckled slightly, “Then I just lost it and I shot my father who was on top of Daryl about to punch him in the jaw. And shot Chris who Merle was on top of.” Rick looked shocked.

“I don’t know Kate if we can tell that to people and allow you to say it was self-defence.” Rick stated and Daryl tensed up next to me and wrapped his arm around my waist and pulled me into him. “However, it doesn’t have to be told to anyone.” Rick said with a cheerful smile. “But just please answer this… how long were you abused?”

I started to think but I wasn’t entirely sure, “Maybe umm… six to seven years.” I said and looked down in shame. Daryl pulled me and hugged me and Merle patted my shoulder.

“I see.” Rick said with pity in his eyes. “Well your secret is safe with me… they deserved to die.” He said with an amused tone but in his eyes I could see he was upset that it came to that but there was something else in his eyes… admiration. I gave him a questioning look and he knew it was for the admiration in his eyes, “I don’t know if I would be brave enough to kill my demons.” He said and came up to me and gave me a one armed friendly hug.

“Lori wants all of you for dinner tomorrow night. If it’s possible.” Rick said changing the subject and I was grateful for the change. I looked at Daryl telling him it was his choice.

“Yea, okay we’ll be there.” Daryl said and Rick smiled and looked at me so I nodded. He turned his attention to Merle.

“Shane will be there and two single ladies.” Rick said with a teasing grin.

“I’m there!” Merle said and Rick left to go home. I kissed Daryl when Merle went to the back and then we had to break apart because the other police officer (Who was here earlier) parked his car and walked inside, Merle and Daryl went to go look at the car as we sat in awkward silence.

“soo…. Did you get hold of Rick and Shane?” the officer asked and I nodded.

“Yeah, thank god.”

“Was there a problem?”

“Obviously.” I wanted to walk up to him and slap him right across the head why would you want police officers if there wasn’t a problem. He nodded and finally someone walked through the door to us. I looked up and saw Daryl and he looked uncomfortable probably due to the tense or awkward atmosphere between the officer and myself.

“Umm… yer car’s engine is completely fu… messed up.” Daryl said and I giggled at his mess up and he smirked at me. “Should be ‘ere a couple days. Day or two.” He said and the officer sighed really loudly (Over dramatic much?)

“Alright, thanks mate.” The officer said sticking his hand out to Daryl, Daryl gave his hand a sceptical, mistrusting look but finally took a step forward and shook the guys hand and the officer went out and made a phone call and another car with a huge, scary looking guy in it and the officer jumped in and they left.

“Ye ready ta go home Darlin’?” I nodded and I noticed he wasn’t looking so he did his normal, nervous habit of biting his thumb nail and looking at the ground.

“Yeah, let’s go, some people need a shower. And some more than others.” I said it as a joke and made sure Daryl knew I was hinting towards him.

“Darlin’ play nice.” He said with a smirk and looked up, “I’ll go in if ye join me.” I smiled and nodded and his damn smirk widened and he took my hand and we went to his car, he opened the passenger seat door for me and then climbed in.

Our shower consisted of me cleaning his face and then kissing that adorable face in every single, reachable area, he did bend over for me when he realised I was struggling but of course made fun of my tiny height first, I huffed and turned away from him and felt his rough, calloused hands on my smooth waist, “Now Darlin’. Short is good. I like short over tall.” He kissed my neck and we finally got out and went to the bedroom to get changed.