Chapter 4
When Daryl woke up he found Violet in his arms again only this time she was rolled over occupied dong something. "What ya doin'?" He asked her sounding interested. "Drawin'." She said as she looked over and smiled at him. He looked over her shoulder at what she was drawing. "Princess Sophia?" He asked her seeming amused. "Yeah, you know for the little girl. I thought maybe she'd like it. I made one for Carl too, here." She said as she handed a different drawing over to him. He took it and examined it. "Macho Man." He said as he chuckled to himself. "Yeah, couldn't think of a very good name, but I think he'll like it. It'll help take their minds off things, Lord knows just drawin' 'em helped take my mind off everything and I ain't even half as creative as those kids." Violet said happily as she added one last touch to her drawing before setting it down. "Hell, they're amazin', never seen anyone draw so good." Daryl said quietly as he looked at them amazed before handing them back to her. "Thanks." Violet said quickly as she turned over and gave him a kiss on the lips. Daryl kissed her back and smiled "Well I ain't sleepin' anymore now." They heard Merle say. "Oh Merle great you're up, get out I gotta change." Violet said happily as her and Daryl laughed. "Alright alright blondie." Merle said as he left the tent. Violet then changed into black jean short shorts, a red Motley Crue tank top and the jacket Daryl gave her which she had also fallen asleep in the night before. Like last time Daryl looked away and blushed as she got changed. "I'm gonna go find the kiddies." Violet said holding up the pictures. She pulled her hair into a messy bun, gave him a quick kiss and left the tent. Daryl walked out, but stopped once he was out of the tent and just watched her.
"Hey Lori, where are the kidlets?" Violet said rather cheerfully. "Over by the RV, why?" Lori asked as she gave Violet a smile. "Oh just wanted to give 'em something." Violet said returning a smile. "You're so good to them, you treat them like they're your own. Thank you, most people aren't like that." Lori said appreciatively. "Well these kids have been through hell and back, the fact that they've stayed so sweet and innocent amazes me. Especially little Sophia, something tells me her world had already went to shit before the virus hit. Don't ever think I blame Carol though, I don't because she's a strong woman. I just want them to grow up with some good memories." Violet said as she smiled and walked over to the RV. "Hey kiddos!" Violet said as she gave Sophia and Carl a hug. "Hi Violet!" Carl said excitedly. "Violet!" Sophia exclaimed happily. "I've got something for you two!" Violet said as she gave them each their drawing. "Wow I'm a princess!" Sophia exclaimed happily. "I'm a super hero!" Carl said in awe. "If Glenn goes back into the city to get more supplies I'll ask him to pick me up some paper so I can make you guys Princess Sophia and Macho Man comics!" Violet said happily. "Thank you Violet!" The children said as they went on pretending to be a super hero and a princess.
Daryl POV
Violet is amazin'. The way she always put those kids first, even though she's only known 'em for three days I can tell she loves 'em. She still treats both of 'em as her own. She'd make a great mother someday, too bad in a hell hole like this she'll probably never get the chance to be one. I feel bad for her, she has talent. She was in university, shit she was practically a doctor. She woulda had a perfect life had the world not went to shit. I don't know why she'd want anythin' to do with a guy like me. I guess the end of the world makes everyone a little crazy in their own way, I'm just glad it made her want me. After last night and this mornin' I have no doubt she feels the same. I don't deserve her, I need to do everything I can to respect her. If my momma taught me anythin' its to respect a woman, especially a woman as damn special as she is. She looks so fuckin' cute in that jacket I gave her, seems like she never takes the thing off. I should give her another one so she doesn't have to wear the same dirty one all the time. That girl has some damn fine taste in music too, I love how she always wears those band shirts. Wonder if she ever got to see any of 'em in concert. I'll have to remember to ask her sometime. And those short shorts she always wears drive me crazy, she always looks perfect even in the middle of the apocalypse. Hell even Merle likes her and Merle don't like no one. He actually makes jokes with her and he lets her call him a redneck. I guess like me he knows that she's the only one in this camp that when she calls us a "hick, hillbilly, redneck, etc." she doesn't actually mean it. She puts up with his stupid nicknames and he puts up with hers. Finally a girl that can actually be friends with my brother. This girl is perfect. Bein' completely honest I'm scared as hell, but I'm gonna do my best for her. I'm definitely gonna protect her, no matter what.
Narrator POV
A little while later the group was gathered around the RV. They made a plan on who was going to Atlanta. In the end they decided on Merle, Glenn, T-Dog, Jackie and Andrea. Violet had wanted to go, but Merle had asked her to look after his brother for him. That was a reason for staying that she could respect. Before the group left she pulled Glenn aside to talk to him. "If you see any paper or pencils can you try and grab some for me? I wanna make the kids a comic book or two, I told 'em I'd ask you if you were goin' out." She asked Glenn. "Of course I will!" Glenn replied without hesitation. "I need to talk to you about somethin' too. Look I know a lot of people don't care for the Dixons, but I do. Daryl AND Merle. Can you do me a favour? Can you keep an eye on Merle for me? I mean I'm not worried about him gettin' killed, that mans a fighter. That's just the problem, try and make sure he doesn't get anyone else killed.. especially you." Violet asked seeming desperate. "I know it's a lot to ask but-" Glenn cut her off. "Violet you're my friend, of course I'll do this for you. If keeping an eye on Merle will make you feel better and will give us a better chance of surviving then I'll do it." Glenn said kindly. Violet gave him a huge hug. "Thank you Glenn, bring 'em back as soon as you can. I'll go back for you. I'll go back for anyone if anyone gets left behind, I hope it doesn't come to that, but I think I should tell you in case it does happen." Violet said as she walked away.
"Hey Merle can I talk to you?" Violet asked. "Of course blondie, what is it?" Merle said sounding genuinely kind. "I know this might be a lot to ask, but can you watch Glenns back for me? I mean me and him are such good friends and I don't know what I'd do if anything happened to him. I know you're tough as nails so please just try and protect him as best you can, please Merle? He's already agreed to try and keep you from doing any crazy shit." Violet asked him sounding desperate, but ending off jokingly. "Of course I'll do that for ya blondie, shit you've already agreed to keep an eye on my baby brother for me, I owe you." Merle said sounding serious. "Merle I'd be lookin' out for Daryl whether you asked me to or not, I don't owe you shit. Thank you though, this means a lot. You're a good man y'know. You don't get enough credit." Violet said as she gave him a hug. "Oh and one more thing." Violet said as she reached into both of his pockets grabbing all of his coke and some even worse drugs. "You are not going with these, this is how you're gonna get Glenn killed. I'm not letting you go there all coked out. You're a good man, but you're a different person when you're drugged up. More unpredictable, Glenn and the others don't need that. I hope you understand." Violet said as she looked at him seriously. "You're lucky I like ya blondie, but I get it. You're just trying to keep your family safe." Merle said as he gave her a final hug. The group was on their way to Atlanta moments later . Violet walked up to Shane discreetly handing him Merles drugs muttering "Get rid of 'em for me, you're a cop you'll know how to better than I would." Then she walked away as quick as she came.
Daryl POV
Did I just see what I think I saw? She just took Merles drugs, all of 'em. If that was anyone else he woulda screamed or yelled. Hell if it was a man that took 'em he'd probably kill him. She took Merles drugs and he barely even batted an eyelash. He just accepted it. I've never seen that before. She is the perfect woman. She can even control Merles drug problem. I want her – no I need her. I wish I came across her sooner, she's good for me. Too bad I'm no good for her. I still don't know what she'd want with a guy like me, but I'm gonna do right by her. She deserves nothing but the best and I'm gonna do my best to be that man for her. I'm gonna step up and do whatever it takes. She's nice enough to be willing to give me a chance, so I'm not gonna fail her. I'll do whatever it takes.
