A Rick Grimes Love Story

Chapter 4

You scrunched up into a little ball wrapping your arms around your legs. Who was this man to think he could gaze at you like some sort of Walker? It certainly wasn't fair and nevertheless rude.

"That's Tootsie." Rick said.

Both Carl and the man looked at Rick like he was crazy.

"Tootsie?" They spoke in unison.

Rick smiled and looked at you. You hide your face in the blanket. It's not really a time for inside jokes, at least according to you.

"Or that's what I call her." Rick says. He walks around the man and Carl to head outside. "I'm taking watch."

As soon as Rick leaves the room, you peek up at the man and Carl looking at you.

"Tootsie? How the hell did Rick come up with that?" The man's bewildered while Carl understands completely. He shares a big smile and covers his mouth trying to hold back a laugh. You give him the death glare. But that doesn't stop this 14 year old.

"It was on her underwear." Carl blurts out.

The man lets out a small laugh then catches himself. He looks at Carl and smiles. What else can go wrong? Not a second after, Carl rushed over and rips the blanket from your body. He runs to the opposite side of the room and dangles it like a piece of meat.

"Gimme the blanket Carl!" you laugh and limp towards him.

The man lets out a hushed whoop and smirks at you. "Wha' happen to ya leg ther'?"

You stop struggling with Carl and flip around to look at him.

"Tell me your name first." You order.

The man just looks at you and smirks, "The names Daryl."

You start to fall back to the couch, "Okay then, Daryl if you're so badass, then why don't you share your story."

You plop on the couch hoping he would forget your agreement with him. He smiles and looks at Carl then leans up against the door frame.

"Tell me yours, and ya didn't even tell me your name." Daryl smiles.

Rick walks in and saves you. He looks at you and Daryl then back at Carl.

"C'mon Tootsie. Let's get cleaned up. " Rick smiles and holds out his hand for you.

You stand up and limp towards the sheriff. You take his hand and your fingers wrap into each others.