Daryl entered his house to find Andrea and Merle cuddling on the sofa. He never thought he will be seeing his brother like that, but since Andrea came along, 4 years ago, his brother was the most cheesy-cuddling guy he knew. He did like Andrea though, she was easygoing and the only woman figure his daughter has.
- Hey lil'bro!
- Hi.- Daryl put the groceries in the kitchen and entering the living room he asked.- Where is Soph?
- She is out.- Andrea answered.
- What you mean by out?
- Out lil brother…. – Merle said making a grin.- Out, you know…what you do when you have friends…no that you know how is like, though…
- What? – Said Daryl irritated.
- Daryl, she is out with that boy she likes, noah or noel.- Andrea said trying to pace Daryl.
- WHAT!? WHAT THE FUCK ARE YOU SAYING?
- Daryl, jezz relax. She is out with her friends, you forgot or what? – Andrea answered, but when she saw the confuse look Daryl was giving her.- She didn´t tell you, right? Oh, god…I'm so sorry Daryl…I thought…she told me you knew..
- She lied. She have never lied before….
- Daryl, look, she is a teenager, they lie…- Andrea was trying to comfort Daryl.- I'm so sorry Daryl..
- Not your fault… - Daryl was now more sad than mad.- I would like to be alone right now…
- Sure, yeah…we are leaving.. – Merle got up and grabbed his jacket. - Just call us if you need anythin' alright?
- Yeah…
Two hours later, Sophia was running home, trying to be there before her father arrived. He usually arrived at 8pm, and it was just 7.30pm but she preferred to be sure. His father will be very pissed if he found out she were out with his friends. He wasn't very strict but she was still his little girl and he would freak out if he knew that she liked a boy. Even if the boy itself ignored her.
When entering the house, she felt something wasn't right. It was too quiet. Uncle Merle was loud as fuck, even when he was with Andrea.
- Hi honey .- Daryl said, trying not to sound mad.- How was your day?
- D-dad? – Sophia answered…- you are home early…
- Yeah, I guess it's surprise day, huh? – Daryl came closer to his daughter.- I'm home early and you are out with some boy…
- Dad, it's not what you think….I….we…you know..
- What? Cat get your tongue?
- Dad…I'm sorry….but…
- No buts. You lied to Andrea. – Daryl confronted his daughter.- You lied to me. You never lied before.
- Sorry…I…dad….I knew you will freak out, so…I lied yes…but….we just went to the movies, I swear.
- I don't know what to believe anymore Soph.
- Dad I'm sorry…. – she started to sob.
- You are grounded. No phone, no going out. You came home directly from school. You are helping me at the garage on Saturday.
- Ok…sure…- Sophia was wiping out her tears.
- You have your dinner in the kitchen. I've already eaten. – and with that, he turned around and went to his room. Leaving Soph crying in the living room.
Daryl couldn't sleep. He tried, but nothing was working. He felt bad. He knew he was freaked out with the fact that his daughter will start dating boys. He knew it was meant to happen, she was sixteen for god sake. But he couldn't deal with that. She was still his little girl. He decided to wake up and try to make himself a cup of coffee.
He was surprised to find Sophia reading in the living room. He realized she had been crying.
- Soph…what are you doing up?
- I couldn't sleep…but I…I can go to my room…I..
- Hey! – he said sweetly, brushing her cheek. – You've been cryin'
- I'm sorry I lied dad…I…
- I'm sorry I didn't handled it properly…but…you never lied before…I though we were honest with each other.
- We were…we..we are dad. It just…there are some things I cannot tell you about.
- Like boys? – Daryl saw how his daughter was blushing.
- Yes dad…like boys. – Sophia pulled away her book.- it's not like I'm dating anyone.
- But you like that friend of yours, Noah…
- Noel. – she corrected. Sophia was know bright red.- I…I guess I like him…it's not a big deal dad, don't freak out, ok?
- I'm not freaking out.
- Yes you are.
- Well…maybe I'm freaking out a little.- he confessed. – I would like your mum was here. She would know what to say to you, how to deal with this.
- You are not that bad…- she smiled back. – look, I kinda like him…but, he doesn't like me back.
- What? What happened?
- Nothing…- she was fidgeting .- we went to the movies with some kids from school, and well…he, he was all the time following Christie around.
- Who's that?
- Most popular girl. Cheerleader. Hot. Blonde. Big boobs. I'm sure you know the type.
- Pfff…Yeah I know the type. But I'm sure you beat that chick.
- You just say that because I'm your girl.
- 'course not. – he said trying to sound serious.
- DAD!
- Well maybe…but…that's not the point. You are a great girl, honey. If that boy doesn't see it, he is stupid. You will find another one.
- So you are ok with me dating boys? – she teased.
- Hell no! – Daryl got up and helped his daughter.- Just promise me you will tell me about it, ok? And…I will try not to freak out. Deal?
- Deal.
