A/N: Lori is Fem!Rick's brother, who goes by Luke. The relationship between Fem!Rick/Daryl has already been established. There are heavy hints of Fem!Rick/Shane.

Takes place in Season 2: 'Secrets'

R/R

Whenever she wanted to see him, she made an excuse that we'd be hunting. They were caught up looking for Sophia for so long, and he seemed stressed over it. Out of everyone, he had tried the hardest to find that little girl...Daryl really did. The man had found the young girls doll, and that gave everyone a sense of hope.

Everyone but Shane.

That man had made it extremely difficult to constantly keep up the routine of defending him. Sure, the men of the group got into heated arguments at times, but as their leader, she had to keep things under control.

When Daryl had heard her approach, he merely stepped over to her. There was a slightly glint of annoyance in his eyes, but the woman disregarded it.

"I dun told you that I don't want to talk to you!" He yelled.

"It's alright, you tried your best", the former policewoman responded lowly, looking at him a bit concerned.

With a heavy sigh, Daryl shot her an half-hearted glare. Most people steered clear of the red-neck when he was like this. But not her, not Riley Grimes.

"Its almost time for dinner, c'mon..."

"I'll come whenever."

"Alright...Don't stay up all night again...Stay safe alright?"

The woman pressed her lips against the mans cheek, unprepared when Daryl coaxed her into a loving kiss. His rough hands trailing over her body gently, it amazed the girl with how careful he was with her. In a flash, she found her shirt was practically ripped from form.

"Now?" She questioned breathlessly, looking at the man in disbelief, "What about your injuries-"

The look Daryl gave immediately silenced her, but seriously? He wanted to do that here? In the open?

"Yeah, it's a lil' exciting, dontcha think?" He replied, kissing along her bare shoulder.

With a needy groan, Riley tugged gently at the mans shirt, their kisses becoming more desperate. When her naked back had come into contact with cold grass, Riley gave a small moan, her head reeling back.

"Don't be 'spectin to get all lovey right now. I still gotta be on watch", Daryl breathed out.

"I hear ya."

Riley had a satisfied look on her face, walking over to her son. Smiling softly as she listened to Carl tell her about his day. she was thankful that her baby boy was alright. She couldn't bear the thought of losing him. Shane kept stealing glances at the woman, she had just seen Daryl and- Fuck, whenever he saw that damn redneck with her, it made his blood boil. Growling as he pulled aside by her arm roughly.

"What were you and, Daryl up to?" Possessiveness lacing his words.

"That is none of your goddamn business Shane..." Came the irritated response.

The man stared hard at her, Riley might've been their leader, but she was still a woman. Shane couldn't stand the thought of Daryl Dixon coming into the picture. It was that bastards fault!

The archer turned Riley against him.

It it was him to blame! He stole everyone from him.

Daryl had take HIS family from him.

The lack of sleep was beginning to get to everyone. However, her thoughts were beginning to get to her. Curiosity was picking away at slowly. Her hand wandered to Carls forehead, playing with his bangs in a motherly fashion. She pressed a kiss to his forehead, before letting out an heavy sigh.

Baby. Pregnant. Need test now.

Riley rose to her feet, searching through her bag to find her revolver, making sure it was loaded. She'd leave at just the break of dawn.

Hours passed slowly, until she was slowly roused awake by the feeling of skin against hers. A small kiss placed to the side of her face, unable to contain a smile creeping upon her lips.

"You just here to cuddle with little 'ol me tough guy?" Riley teased lightly, her voice having a tired tone.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah. I was thinkin' tomorrow, we'd go huntin' together?" Daryl suggested.

A smile laugh emitted from the woman, turning her head to face him. Stroking the archer's face lovingly, placing a small kiss to his cheek.

"Is that your special way of askin' a girl on a date?"

Their eyes met for a few moments, before they began to laugh softly. After a few minutes of speaking to each other, the two finally decided to fall asleep.

However, Riley found herself awake again. She looked to Daryl's face, smiling softly at seeing him look so content. Her lips were pressed against his softly, turning to Carl to place a kiss to his forehead. before she gathered the necessary things for her morning run.

It didn't take her that long to slip away from the tent. Her icy blue orbs had darted over to Shane. Riley had taken a deep breath, and began to make her way to the stables. If she didn't have a horse with her, then there would be no source of fast transportation.

Luckily, Hershel was awake, feeding the horses. It had taken a quick two minute conversation, and with that she was off riding on horseback, to the pharmacy.