Daryl, My Artificial Boyfriend (A Daryl Dixon Fanfic)

Chapter 7: Evening with the Evans (Part 2)

DARYL, MY ARTIFICIAL BOYFRIEND

A WALKING DEAD Fanfiction

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Previously: Emyli wanted to formally introduce Daryl to the family so she asked her dad for a dinner. She was surprised that the boyfriend her sister Kate brought was Lee—the guy she previously went out with. Their dad announced that he wanted to talk to the boys about his daughters.

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Chapter 7: Evening with the Evans (Part 2)

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Daryl excused himself as well to follow Emyli.

She wouldn't make it far; not on her platform shoes. She probably went to the garden; it's highly doubtful that she went out of the restaurant. He walked the hall to the right then opened the sliding paper door.

The garden was huge, Japanese style. The area was lit by lamps scattered on the grass and hanging from the trees. Before Daryl made it far, though, he felt footsteps behind him.

"What are you?"

Daryl stopped and turned around. It's Lee.

Lee stepped toward Daryl; the latter did not budge on his spot. They're a foot away from each other. Lee was taller by around four inches.

"I know what you aren't," the taller guy continued looking hateful. "You're not an android. So what are you?"

Daryl's upper cheeks twitched. He had been suppressing his anger since dinner started.

"Am also not a jackass who left a girl to be with 'er sister," Daryl spitted.

Lee sniggered and waved his hand. "Oh, that. Old story." His face became serious again and he glared at Daryl. "What do you want from Emyli?"

It was Daryl's turn to scoff. "What now? Ye likin' 'er again? She ain't yours anymore. So piss off." He pushed Lee and the latter had to step backward to keep his balance.

"Go ahead," Lee taunted him, extending his arms sideways. "Go ahead!"

Daryl wanted to; wanted so much to dislocate the douche's jaw and break his pretty face but he gritted his teeth and stopped himself. Instead, he said: "Keep yer distance, brother. Keep yer hands on Kate and off Emyli." Then he turned around and walked.

"Hope you liked the android soup," Lee called.

Daryl didn't look back and just raised his middle finger.

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Earlier:

"Now that both of you are here, let's talk about my daughters."

"Dad, don't be ridiculous," Kate protested instantly. "We're here to enjoy dinner. Don't put the boys on the spot."

Dad just shrugged as he wiped his lips with a napkin. "Just want to know why the hell they're taking my girls from me."

Kate rolled her eyes and sighed.

We were silent until our food was brought in by the mechanical doll. I ordered shoyu ramen both for Daryl and me. Dad had a full bentou while Kate and Lee had rice meals. We had our mini sashimi bar on the side. Wolfie was helping himself with a bowl of chicken teriyaki.

No one was speaking. I did not plan this dinner to be awkward. Daryl started eating with a spoon and fork (as he didn't know how to use chopsticks). When he noticed I haven't started with mine, he nudged my elbow and looked at me with asking face. But I was looking across the table. At Kate and Lee.