It's Not Living Without You (Desus)

Chapter Eight

Note: The song Jesus sings in this chapter is "Banana Pancakes" by Jack Johnson

Daryl had slept poorly that night. He woke up to quiet singing and clatters coming from the kitchen.

He groaned, and slowly pulled himself out of bed.

He had a slight headache from last night, and his hair was matted to his forehead.

When was the last time he had showered? He couldn't remember.

Guess that was a sign he probably should. It might help with his headache anyway.

He got in the hot shower, trying to ignore the way that Jesus sang and danced around the kitchen downstairs.

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Jesus sang quietly in the kitchen while he made pancakes. He didn't know if Daryl liked pancakes, but if he didn't, hell. More for him.

He sang,

"Make you banana pancakes, pretend like it's the weekend now. Can't you see that it's just raining? There ain't no need to go outside."

It was a fitting song, since it was indeed raining. Jesus jumped as he heard the floorboard shift behind him.

He turned to see Daryl, leaning against the doorframe.

How long had he been standing there?

Daryl looked slightly embarrassed, and looked at the ground.

"Hey." He said.

Jesus smiled brightly.

"Good morning! I made pancakes. I didn't know if you like them but.."

Daryl interrupted.

"I like em. Thanks"

The two men ate in silence. Jesus froze when he looked up to see Daryl watching him intently. He looked.. different. Hair combed and soft. Clean.

He grinned.

"You finally decided to shower!"He chirped.

Daryl frowned, but didn't say anything.

"Rovia I'm-" Daryl started, but Jesus cut him off.

"Call me Paul." he blurted.

What? No one called him Paul.

Daryl raised an eyebrow.

"Paul." He repeated slowly.

The way he said it made Jesus shiver.

"Yes, Daryl?"

Daryl tensed a little.

"I was wonderin. I'm going huntin, and would you... umm.."

He looked kind of helpless, Jesus thought. It was kind of adorable.

Jesus smiled.

"Yes. I'd love to go with you, if that's what you're asking?"

Daryl nodded.

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The two men where about to leave Alexandria. Much to Daryl's dismay, Rick saw them leaving together and smirked.

Once they were out of Alexandria, they walked through the woods. Daryl glanced over at Jesus, who appeared to be deep in thought. He was stomping kind of loudly, which surprised Daryl. Jesus was usually quiet, at least when he walked.