Norman Reedus Imagines

Let Me Love You (Daryl)

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Three months here in Alexandria and I've noticed that Daryl has been avoiding me lately. When I offer to help him with things he tells me that he can handle it on his own. Being me I reluctantly gave in and just walked away. But I can only take so long without a reason.

"Open the gate!", Daryl shouted up getting ready for a run.

"Daryl.", I called out and he stopped as if hesitating before continuing to walk out.

"Does he hate me Rick? Did I do something?", I asked and Rick shrugged his shoulder.

"He's been like that for quite some time now. He won't even talk to me or Carol.", he sighed.

I nodded as he placed a hand on my shoulder. My heart screamed for Daryl to talk to me but now I know that won't happen.

"He'll come around. Just give him time. No go inside and get some rest.", he told me and I gave a small smile.

I sulked all the way back to my house before collapsing on the couch. I spent a few minuted wondering what I had done to upset him before completely giving up and falling asleep. The next day I saw him leaving the comfort of Rick's home. I couldn't resist so I walked over to him determined to get something. I'd even settle with a smart remark right now. I leaned on the beam and he let out a sigh walking past me.

"You know you can talk to me.", I stated and he scoffed.

"No I can't.", he said looking at me.

"Why not?", I pushed.

"Just leave it alone. Leave me alone.", he sneered and I watched him walk away as the pain in my chest returned.

I heard a sigh behind and turned to see Rick with a sad look in his eyes. I hadn't realized I was crying until Michonne pushed past him and engulfed me in a loving hug. Rick glared in Daryl's direction before walking away.

"Get her inside.", he told Michonne who ushered me into the living area.

I sat quietly on the couch thinking about Daryl's harsh words. To leave him alone. I frowned before turning to Michonne with a small smile.

"I'm okay. He wants me to leave him alone so be it.", I stated walking to the kitchen.

*Daryl POV*

"Daryl!", I heard Rick call out and I let out a pained sigh.

"What?", I answered.

"How could you say that to her?", he asked me.

"If she leaves me alone this feeling will go away. It always does so there no point in trying.", I stated and his expression softened.

"How much?", he asked and I raised an eyebrow.

"What?"

"You like her don't you? How much?", he asked again and I looked at the ground.

"I love her Rick.", I finally breathed out.

"Then go and tell her. What your doing is not love. Its tearing her apart.", he told me and I sighed as my grip tightened on my crossbow.

"Why would I do that? A world like this is not meant for love.", I spat.

"You leave me now choice Daryl.", Rick sighed and I gave him a confused look.

"Get ready for a run.", he told me and I scoffed.

"Michonne tell Y/N to get ready.", he shouted and my ears perked up at the sound of her name.

"I'm not taking her with me.", I panicked.

"Yes you are.", he said as she came out the door.

"I need you and Daryl to go get some things for Judith.", he told her and she nodded.

She walked past me without sparing a glance and went straight to the car. I looked at Rick who mouthed you did this. I shook my head and go in the car before driving out the gate. 20 minutes in and Y/N hasn't spoken a word.

"There's the store.", I mumbled and came to a stop.

She got out and went to check for walkers. I was right behind her as we turned to corner only to see one. She wasted now time plunging her knife in its head killing it. She took her bag off before grabbing formula, diapers, and wipes. She moved to walk past me and I grabbed her arm.

"Let go.", she warned and I shook my head.

"Not until you listen to what I have to say.", I said.

"You wanted me to leave you alone so I am. Now let go so we can get back.", she sneered.

I let go and she began walking again. Its now or never.

"I love you.", I stated and she came to a stop.

"That's why I stopped talking to ya. The worlds gone to shit and all I can think about is being around a certain someone.", I started and she turned to look at me.

"I'm not the right person to be with. I'm not a good person. You could do better which is why I told you to leave me alone. If we weren't around each other so much then the feelings would disappear.", I continued.

"Why didn't you just tell me?", she asked.

"I felt as if I'd cause you worry and stress.", I replied.

"You did enough of that. Don't sit here and tell me that you aren't good. I've seen what you do. You protect the people closest to you. And that alone makes you a good person.", she told me before wrapping her arms around my shoulders.

I nervously hugged her back as she began to cry. I pulled back thinking I messed up already before her lips found mine. I was shocked as she gave a small smile.

"Let's get back.", she said grabbing my hand.

"Look I'm sorry about what I said earlier.", I apologized and she gave my hand a small squeeze.

"Its alright. I know why now.", she smiled.

I kissed her softly once more before we walked back to the car hand in hand.

"Thanks Rick.", I mumbled as we pulled off.