YEARNING - Daryl Dixon

THIRTY FIVE.

THE trio of Bonnie, Daryl and Frankie rejoined the group after another hour out by themselves.

Happier, though still mourning.

Once they reached the group Rick stood up "Alright, lets keep moving and see if we can find anythin'."

Bonnie picked up her pack and slid her arms into it with a groan, even after all this time sleeping on the uncomfortable floors in different places you'd think she would be used to it by now.

The group began moving, all labouring their steps at the lack of food and water they had endured in the last twenty four hours.

The group was exhausted.

Bonnie tripped over her feet as she walked beside Daryl, Frankie in front of them safely as the pair watched their backs.

"Daryl, the other night at the church." She mumbled so only they could hear, keeping her eyes forward on the group as her hands swayed at her sides.

He grunted in response "Were we going to, you know?" Bonnie asked him quietly, worried about his response and her eyes flicked over to his face, where he remained silent.

Daryl kept his eyes forward and Bonnie smiled "You know, if it weren't for Bob I would have kissed you and I still would now." With that, Bonnie walked forward to match the pace of her niece, with little to no energy.

Daryl watched the blonde, swallowing harshly, he didn't want to admit it but if it weren't for Bob he would have kissed her too.

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By now the group had stopped, too exhausted to keep moving.

Bonnie's legs felt like jello, shaking with every step she took, while Frankie on the other hand seemed to have all the energy in the world.

Looking around, Bonnie could tell everyone was just as weak as her, some even worse off. She went to take another step though her knee gave out, causing the girl to nearly fall.
Bonnie reached out and clamped down on whoever was close by.

Judging by the grunt that came from the person, it could only be Daryl "You 'right?" He asked her as Bonnie quickly steadied herself, letting out a breath before she nodded "Y-Yeah I'm good."

She blushed of embarrassment as she could feel his eyes still burning into the side of her head "Frankie relax, don't tire yourself out." Bonnie called and grabbed her niece's hand as the young blonde fell into step with her Aunt.

"Lets stop here for the night." Rick struggled out, turning to face the rest of the group as everyone slowed their already sluggish paces. Bonnie let out a deep exhale, her cheeks puffing slightly and she let go of Frankie who ran over to Carl and Judith.

Bonnie plonked herself down on the road, letting out a laugh as Abraham stumbled to the floor "Ya want some lil' lady?" He extended his arm that held the toxic alcohol, causing Bonnie to shake her head profusely.

"No thanks, I don't drink and I'd like to keep it that way." Abraham shrugged his shoulders and brought the bottle up to his lips, not taking another swig before he mumbled "More for me."