You wanted to say things were different between you and Daryl after that but it really wasn't. But in fact, you believe he was doing his best to avoid you.

He would go out hunting early in the morning before you woke up and would spend most of the day either sleeping or just off on his own or with merle and he would have disappeared in his Tent when you headed towards you tent at night.

data-p-id=9eb0c4da7434d7e477bb8a86be5c54ce, You didn't know what you did to him but it was getting on your nerves. The last straw was when you brought dinner to him one night after thinking it would give you a good excuse to talk to him. he was sitting leaning up against the tree staring into the fire

data-p-id=3b9a53d6908297c59a3af8b56e39a638," here I brought you something to eat " you said. he didn't move or acknowledge you were there. Frustrated beyond belief you threw the plate down in front of him.

data-p-id=fed4cc2eca44b47725c4764273f3c926, " Can you tell me please what the hell I have done to you " you said trying to keep you voice down. he raised his eyes to meet yours.

" just go away" he said simply. "Excuse me " you said I said go the hell away " he said snapping

data-p-id=d8e83c0ca2ab903ce17072a2b53b4592, "Why? why are you pushing me away what have I done " you asked "he stood up

" just go I didn't asked for you to be here I don't want you here he growled. you heart snapped into two at his words. why you don't know.

data-p-id=6a4acf7df684c4a6abe0683b0e32364f, Tears threaten to come but you push them down refusing to let him see them. you turned on your heels and march back towards the main camp where you sure everyone was listening Merle met u halfway " Sugar you ok?" he asked

data-p-id=bb480f66bc16c1ccd2f4b307f490c613, " no, you can go tell you brother he can go to hell for all I care " you snap pushing past him. You walked over to carol who was playing with Jessica

"hey carol can me and Jessica stay with you and Sophia tonight " you asked. she nodded "Sure sweetie " Thanks you replied"

data-p-id=025b5fb9adbda9985fc20ca6f07eb998, You sat down and put Jessica in your lap and cuddle her closer you squeezed your eyes close but to no avail you felt a tear run down your cheek. Why waist tears on him. You couldn't love him could you .no that couldn't be it. you took a deep breath and sigh. you had to be honest with you yourself you were in love with a man that hated you.

data-p-id=a127fd1f86e4ab650f2216f09992afa4,

data-p-id=a9d7b4f61ac550a0293899dcf4f617f8, You went to bed when you put Jessica to bed not in the mood to talk to anyone. You settled her down and thankful feel asleep quickly. But you woke up hours later to screaming you jumped up and grab Jessica up and scrambled out of the tent.

data-p-id=7709c0909b2ffb766182062e028a2c80, Guns were going off everywhere

"Laura over here " Carol was screaming you turned to see her running toward the RV there were Walkers everywhere. You started running for the RV trying to dodge hands and teeth.

data-p-id=5a24aa0115e1adb5a7c26080842b373c, Suddenly you trip and you fell forward you shifted to where you wouldn't land on Jessica but on your side. Pain radiated from your leg

." Laura come on " Lori and Carol was yelling now from the RV Everyone was getting to the different cars...

you hurried and stood up three or four walkers almost on top of you when there was gun fire and two or three arrows firing though the skulls of the walkers.

data-p-id=8f2444fe91eb2aac7e402cef62991aab, "Laura " Merle pulled you to your feet " my leg " you said wincing

"Take Jessica I have her " Daryl came up beside you. merle took Jessica from your arms and Daryl picked you up and hurried up to the pickup truck driven by Rick and Hershel and Carl.

data-p-id=ce41bd2589a3d7b39f65edd32ceec4b0,He kept you in his lap his arms tighten around your middle as the truck took off. you stared in horror as the farm was left behind and all the walkers now there.

You looked over at Jessica " is she ok " you asked Merle he lifted her off his shoulder checking her slowly.

data-p-id=6760539822971820bb77b2987858e654, " yeah you cushion her fall " he said you sigh " good " you said.

"What about your leg? Daryl spoke directly in your ear making you jump you stiffen " I am fine " you told him trying to get off him

data-p-id=257b6e932c37f7e13d768d5375bb8fb9, he wouldn't let you go " might as well stop I am not letting you go until I know you're ok " he said you looked over your shoulder at him

" why do you care. you don't want me here " you said "that not true "he said softly you almost didn't hear him.

data-p-id=e2e9a87f681e56871cfe85bdd8670c30, " you confused me you know that " you asked he nodded that same goes for you

' " but I am sorry for what I said earlier... I was being an ass and I know it " he said you soften

"well I was being pushy " you admitted earning a little smiled out of him

data-p-id=bb149973cd8f5bb845f61606797ff1af, His blue eyes lifted and met yours. you felt heat in that gaze and all you could think about that moment was feeling his lips on yours.

"Are you two done have a moment over there?" Merle voice broke thought the moment and you both looked away you glared at Merle who was smirking.

data-p-id=d8472d0df2fbb993433b40f58274d7ac, " just saying making us uncomfortable isn't that right sweetie " he said talking to Jessica giggle. you just sigh.

" I wonder where we are going?" you asked as both car continued to drive into the night.

data-p-id=dce777647676f60a903ba5690e04a29d, Finally, the cars pulled to a stop and everyone climbed out you took Jessica from Merle but you couldn't help but noticed how Daryl didn't move away from you he stay closer to you than before. You looked around to see if everyone had made it but clearly not.

data-p-id=d68f89860bbc21c9cd72b9bcdfb8db3e, Andrea was missing and Amy was red eyed and not looking anywhere but the ground. so, it was Rick his family Hershel his two girls Beth and Maggie Carol Merle, Daryl and you and Jessica and Dale and Glenn. You were amazed that most everyone could get out and you hadn't lost more.

data-p-id=767dc0c050c499ae5d2f09ef031de425, " ok short term we need a place to rest for a day or two so we can come up with a plan on long term "Rick was saying his arm around Lori who was holding Carl to her.

data-p-id=fd614e46f7cc12d179e7dabe0ad76457, "We don't have to the option to go drive around looking because there is not a lot of gas in the car "

" N but Hershel was saying there was old abounded farm not far from here that we may stay at for a few days and they may have some extra food in a bunker" he said a lot of farmers canned their food and store them for later." Rick continued.

data-p-id=001beefcaeccb5ef384e93f323dc41eb, " but I want to asked this ask a group is that what we should do? you looked around. Everyone was tried scared but nodded you glanced at Daryl.

"What do you think?" you asked softly.

" It would be near the woods where me and Merle can hunt to " he said you nodded. Seeing everyone agree Rick visible relax.

" well let's get going. " he said and everyone turn back to the cars.

data-p-id=bc91b8a3fe106c28c2186a1d9e1300e6, "Laura, do you and Jessica want to ride in the RV we can make room "Lori asked. Daryl paused as he grabs your hand was leading you back to the RV.

he dropped your hand and you saw his shoulders go hard again. he excepting me to leave him..." you though.

data-p-id=247d44735828bdb646c695acba016b41, " take Jessica she doesn't need to be in the wind and she smaller won't need as much room I will stay in the back of the truck " you said and you handed Jessica over to Lori and then walked over to Daryl and grab his hand and pulled his and leading him to the truck.

data-p-id=a7b1ff4a85b23ee0a131ae2a6ddccc67, " here " he said as he jumped up first and then help you up he sat down and pulled you down so you were sitting down In between his legs and leaning against his chest. you sigh it was nice.

data-p-id=848fbb379c0ef9bddbb4c2ddabf8f411," thanks for the help baby brother " Merle said as he jumped up

"Shut up Daryl said. the truck started and pulled off. For some reason the cool night air and being in his arms made you relax despite the current situation you found yourself dozing off and off.