I am back! It hasn't even been a month or two this time! I am getting back into the routine of things :) I also updated "Clementine's story" Its a crossover between twd game and tv show so if that's your thing go check it out :P Anyways, it feels nice to update so I hope you enjoy! I found this fluffy and I am not very good at writing fluffy so tell me what you think!

Morning came by quicker than Carol expected. She slowly opened her eyes and looked at the ceiling. The light was shining into her makeshift bedroom. There were not enough beds in the two houses provided for the new comers to Alexandria so they used what they had and either paired up or made their own living spaces in a room that used to be relevant before the apocalypse. Carol had what seemed to be an old game room. The TV was still hung up on the wall. Carol took some time a while back to empty it of the old computer that no longer had use and a bulky desk so there would be enough room to put something to use as a bed. It was a small room but Carol could manage despite being the tiniest bit claustrophobic. She then discovered they had a futon available for her and gladly took it even though she hadn't been sleeping properly. Carol yawned getting up and stretching. She then realized she had slept the whole night. Carol felt a little bit more refreshed getting in the much needed sleep.

Carol got up saying good morning to those who were awake and did what seemed to be a morning routine. She brushed her teeth and washed her face before going through her drawers to get out a nice pair of clean clothes. Every morning Carol seemed to go through the same routine it felt like how things were before. It was weird considering this life was pushed away for almost three years. Even the prison hadn't felt the same. Now everything was just there for them but it also made Carol think about how weak they were becoming. Attachment only caused suffering and it would be even worse if they were forced back onto the road for whatever reason. Carol didn't want to get into this morning routine because she feared getting weak, but she was already getting stuck in it anyways.

After getting ready Carol went outside to go see Daryl off on his trip. She smiled thinking of last night how he asked her if she was going to meet him at the gates. She would always meet him at the gates if he wanted her too. Making her way towards the entrance of Alexandria she saw the car in the distance. Aaron and Eric were loading stuff up, well more Aaron because Eric's leg was still recovering but almost fully healed.

"Hello boys" Carol said with a bright smile on her face. The two glanced up from packing and gave her warm smiles.

"Good morning Carol" Aaron said, "Have a good sleep?"

"You know for once I did" Carol softly spoke, "Have you seen Daryl?"

"He should be coming this way soon" Eric responded, "He was just in the garage getting last minute preparations done"

Carol was about to head over to the garage when she heard a familiar rumble of an engine getting closer to the gates. It took her back a bit to see Daryl come around the corner with a motorcycle. It reminded her of all those times on the road she would ride with him and feel the wind her short hair, it reminded her of Merle because the bike Daryl had before was technically his brothers, and it reminded her of the prison and all the times he would go out on a run or just out for a ride and she wouldn't stop worrying until he got back. Carol approached the motorcycle when it came to a stop and saw the way Daryl's eyes lit up when he was on it. He got off it and stood beside Carol.

"Mornin" He said getting off his bike.

"They got you a bike?" Carol questioned in a playful tone, "If I knew a new bike would win your heart I would have gotten you one months ago!" She started giggling.

"Stop" Daryl said in almost a playful way.

"Glad you got a bike" Carol said, "It suits you"

Daryl nodded, "Gunna head out soon"

"Have a safe trip. Please be careful" Carol called out lightly tapping on his shoulder.

Aaron signaled to Daryl that it was time and he got on his bike starting it up. Carol moved close to it and Daryl leaned into her.

"Thought you had to keep up appearances" He whispered.

"I am" Carol responded a little bit confused, "Why?"

"Well, what are people going to say if they see the little house wife hanging around the feral redneck?" He smirked causing Carol to break out a smile.

"What the housewife can't be friends the redneck? In my opinion we make a pretty great team" And on that note Daryl kicked his bike into gear and followed Aaron out into the world. Carol watched them leave and shook her head grinning. Daryl Dixon was full of surprises. As the vehicles faded away into the distance Carol felt a little bit worried for Daryl. She knew he could handle himself but she just always had worries when he left.

"Hey Carol" A woman named Denise said. She walked up to Carol, "You saw the men off on their journey?" Denise was a nice woman but she was very clueless. Carol liked her and they became quick friends but she could see the unpreparedness in the woman. She relied too much on the safe zone and those around her. Carol knew if walkers were to get into Alexandria, Denise would not know how to protect herself.

Carol nodded, "Yup" She turned to face the woman. Denise had a huge smile across her face as she warmly greeted Carol. Denise went to school to be a nurse and held a steady job until having kids then she decided to be a stay at home mom before shit hit the fan. Carol saw her old self in the woman sometimes and she thinks that is what drew her to be Denise's friend.

"You and the redneck are close aren't you?" Denise asked smiling brightly, "You know, in all my life before all of this I would never think people like you guys could be friends. The apocalypse as bad as it is brought most of us together. It made bonds the world before wouldn't even bother to make…"

Carol smiled, "I am glad that we have these bonds because without them we would be nothing. I would be nothing."

"Just before all of this I don't even see how you could find anything in common with that guy… Well I promised some of the girls I would join their book club today! You should join us!"

"I would love to but not today" Carol replied. Carol would have been insulted at what Denise said about her and Daryl, but the woman seemed clueless that she was even insulting her. Carol knew deep down her and Daryl had a connection that no one could take away. They understood each other. Sure in the world before they would probably have never gotten close if they even crossed paths but they would have understood the pain they both went through on a deeper level.

Denise shrugged her shoulders, "Suit yourself" she walked off into a direction of a couple houses and Carol decided it was best to catch up with Olivia and see what she could help out with over by the storage building. Anything to keep her min occupied.