a dead world || {daryl dixon} || (being changed and edited since 3/26/2022 ||

~Chapter 32~

*Jordyn's Point of View*
It was a beautiful afternoon and some people got nervous, including me, since Jesus hasn't returned last night. I dropped off a sleeping Gabbie at Bernie's as I made my way to The Barrington House to discuss shit with Gregory.

As I walked up to his office door, I took a deep breath and told myself it will all be worth something in the end. Beth told me that and I am still waiting for the day I will hug her again.

I knocked three times on the door and rolled my eyes.
"Come in," Gregory said in a singsongy voice. I walked in and faked a half-smile looking to the floor and crossing my hands.
"Well if it isn't Juniper"! He exclaimed. I shook my head and waved my finger.
" It Jordyn". I said calmly as I approached him.
" Close" Gregory said happily. I shook my head again rolling my eyes.
"No, not really". I said. I gathered up all my words so that I can 'present' them to Gregory.
"Jesus isn't back yet". I said obviously. He shook his head and stood up. This man had a thing for girls. Always tried to show them what he's got, which for me, is nothing I'm interested in.

Plus, Daryl will always be better.

"Well, you should spend more time with me instead of your ' precious' Jesus"? He said taking off his suit jacket, and yes, this bitch wears suits, fancy ones, during an apocalypse.

Like, honestly, what the fuck.

"Ah, don't forget I'm already taken". I said
rudely. He shook his head and scoffed.

"By, a dead man" He said happily. I didn't even think about it before I charged at him. As I was about to throw my punch at this ignorant, selfish, coward, I heard Jesus voice.

"Back off Jordyn, we all wanted to do that. I brought new peop-" Jesus said but was interrupted by a voice.

"Jordyn"? The voice sprung. I recongnized this voice. I stood up from Gregory, my back to the newcomers. I was to afraid to turn my back around. But man, was I glad to.

I turned my back around to be matched with a face. A beautiful one.

"Maggie"? I questioned. He smiled at me with tears in her eyes. I couldn't even feel what was happening. I was lost. And alone. But we found each other. For a second, I stood there just realizing what's going on.

And there, I hugged Maggie with all my might and all my strength. I let the tears spring out of my eyes.

Maggie turned away as I was met with Glenn's teary eyes. I swear I leaped out of my own body and hugged him for as long as I could. Then came Michonne.

And a few other new people I wasn't aware about. I nodded in their directions.

"Place looks secure"! A voice annoucned. Then someone came into my eye view. The person who helped me since the very beginning.

"Jordyn"! Rick said as he engulfed me again with his might as we cried into each others shoulders. Everything felt familiar. Everything felt real. I was happy. I wasn't alone.

Not yet. I wasnt done yet. There was someone else who I have been looking for.

"Daryl. Is he dead"? I said with fear in my voice. They all shook their heads as they made a path for me.

"He's outside. Jsut remember, every since we've been separated, it's been real hard for him". Glenn said calmly putting a hand on my shoulder. I nodded and prepared myslef for seeing him again for the first time in a year.

I silenced my footsteps as I made my way to the doors of The Barrington House. I breathed in and out, excitedley. I opened the doors quietly and there he stood.