Forever and ever (sequel to the redneck has feelings?)

Responsibilities

A month later daryls pov

i woke up early like normal. Kayla was still asleep wrapped in my arms. This happened every morning. It was a cool morning and It was probably around July. Kayla's birthday was July 15th and since I don't know the exact date I was planning on celebrating it tommorrow. Rick and everyone is on board with my plan, but I had to get her something. I gently kissed her sleeping head and softly unwrapped my arm from her waist. I tried to not wake her up, but she turned to me and fluttered open her eyes.

"morning" she yawned.

"hey didn't mean to wake ya" I whispered softly kissing her.

she smiled and kissed back. I got up and put a shirt on and slipped into my boots.

"Where ya goin?" She asked sleepily.

i looked up at her. She had already closed her eyes again," goin huntin. Be back soon, imma take Connor"

"ok just be careful" she yawned.

i smirked and leaned down to kiss her forehead again and whispered,"always am"

she hummed and I walked out of the cell into the one next to ours. I stopped and smiled at our sleeping kids. I use to never think I would have kids, let alone a woman who would want me enough to have em with. I walked over and kissed elaina on the head softly and then walked over to Connor. I lightly smacked him on the head. He quickly shot up and asked,

"ow dad"

i chuckled,"come on boy we're goin huntin"

a huge smile spread across his face and he quickly jumped up and got dressed. As soon as he was done he grabbed my hand and we walked outside. Once we got into the woods he asked,

"what are we hunting for dad?"

"we ain't. There's this store a little ways away, we're goin there." I said.

"why?" He asked.

"your mammas birthday is tomorrow, gotta get her something"I said.

"ok!" He exclaimed.

once we arrived to the store I raised my crossbow and looked down at my son,"ya stay behind me"

he nodded and we started in. I kicked in the door and aimed my bow in all directions. I quickly checked all the aisles and the back to make sure it was secure. It was. I slowly lowered my crossbow and turned to tell Connor it was alright, but when I turned my heart stopped. I froze and began to shake.Connor wasn't behind me anymore and was no where to be seen.

kaylas pov

I woke up about an hour after daryl left and walked to check on elaina. She was just waking up.i smiled and bent down to her,

"good morning baby"

"morning mommy" she smiled.

she looked over to Connors bunk and saw him missing,"where's Connor?"

"him and daddy went hunting, they should be back soon" I smiled helping her into her day clothes.

"why doesn't dad ever take me hunting?" She asked.

i sighed,"cause he wants to keep you safe"

"ya but he takes Connor" she whined.

"he's more protective over us. He won't let me go either." I smiled.

"why?" She asked.

"cause we're girls" I chuckled.

"but I'm brave too! I can be brave just like Connor" she whined.

she seemed really sad about not being able to go. Daryl did put more responsibility on Connor and taught him more things. She needs to be taught just as much as him, but I was hesitant with her. I sighed and took off my locket,

"I know you are. Here" I said placing the locket around her neck, "I want you to take care of this for me. No matter what, protect it. I trust ya to be brave and keep it safe"

she smiled widely,"I will! No one will touch it! Not even Connor!"

I smiled and laughed as she quickly ran down the stairs seeing Judith. She was showing her the locket I gave her and was proud of her new responsibility. I walked down the stairs after her and Rick saw me, smiling and walking up to me. He hugged me and said,

"morning"

"morning" I smiled.

"where's daryl and Connor?" He asked.

"went hunting" I sighed.

he nodded and elaina ran up to Rick,"grandpa!"

rick smiled and scooped her up in his arms,"hey sweety"

"look what momma gave me! I have to keep it safe!" She smiled showing him my locket.

he looked at it and back to me. I smiled at him and he smiled back to elaina,

"that's awesome! You keep that safe now! That's a real important necklace"

"I know!" She smiled

he kissed her forehead one last time and set her down. She ran to Judith and he looked back at me,

"that's a big step"

" i know, but she was upset that daryl gives Connor responsibility by taking him with him when he hunts. It was the least I could do." I smiled.

he smiled and placed a hand on my shoulder,"She know about em?"

"ya. Told her and Connor last night." I sighed.

he squeezed my shoulder and said,"you turned out to be a great mother. I know they are proud"

"thanks dad" I smiled.