Desert Eagle
For whoever is still reading this, sorry that the chapter is short. But with only a few episodes left of season 2 and suspension rising. I wanna put in some passion time with Gwen and Daryl before everything goes south. Its goes pretty fast so enjoy this short ass chapter!
Setting- 18 Miles Out
Chapter 9 Another Shot
Gwen's POV: Its been weeks since Rick and Glenn brought the boy Randall to the farm. Seeing as nobody trusted him alone. He was kept in the shed with someone on watch at all times. On the brighter side, Daryl and I have made tremendous progress. He's let me rejoin him out in his camp. Since the days have been getting colder, we've slept closer than ever to keep warm. I'd be lying if I said, I didn't miss sleeping next to him. Still, he kept himself isolated from everyone else back in camp.
It was my turn to keep watch on Randall. In a way I felt bad about leaving him out in the middle of nowhere with a wounded leg. He was just a kid, I think this kid needed a second chance, to prove himself to us that he'll be loyal. But I felt like I was the only one who felt bad for the kid. Everyone else wanted him gone, or worse, dead.
I stood outside the shed with my Beretta in hand. Now that tension has been rising and after what had happened at the barn. We were all able to carry our guns one again.
"Hay, Hay can I get some water? Please, I'm really thirsty." The boy, Randall called out. I didn't wanna leave my post. But I also did wanna be responsible for being the cause of his death. So I go get him a glass of water and enter the shed, feeding it to him, since his hands were handcuffed to a pole. He takes a good amount to drink, then looks at me. "Thanks." I didn't say anything, but got up and headed to the door. "What are they gonna do to me?" I stop before I opened the door, looking back at him.
"I don't know."
"You're friends. They don't like me much do they?"
"Look, kid, I'm not suppose to be talking to you. I'm not even suppose to be in here."
"Their gonna kill me. I know it." Their was a bit of silence "I can tell that you don't completely agree with that. Can you help me out. I mean you no ."
"Just because I consider other options, for your fate. Doesn't mean everyone else agrees. We all have different options for you. But in the end, I'm not the one making the decision. If I wanna keep my place in the group, I cant consider anything. Sorry. Its not my call to make." Gwen walks back out. She was about to lock the door, when she sees Rick and Shane inches from here.
"Why were you in their?" Rick questions Gwen, giving her a serious look.
"The kid was thirsty. I didn't wanna get blamed for his death." Shane smirks.
"You should of just let him then." Rick looks at him annoyed.
"Were not animals, Shane. it's a slow, horrible way to let a human being die."
"Yeah, like leaving him out in the middle of nowhere with a busted leg is any better. Rick why not just end it, man, quick and painless. Before he finds his buddies, god knows how many other men he's got back at his camp. Next thing you know we have a war on our hands."
"Shane, we already went over this. Were not killing him. Were gonna blindfold him, throw in some loud music and put him in the back of the car. He wouldn't even know were we end up, to drop him off." Shane scoffs and enters the shed, with Rick behind. Not being needed, Gwen walks off back to Daryl's camp. She finds him moving some stuff around. He sees her approaching, but continues about his business.
"Shift over already?"
"It was cut short. Rick and Shane are taking Randall about 18 miles out of here." She pauses "He's not fully recovered yet. His chances of surviving out there are very slim. I think we should wait till he's fully recovered." Daryl stops what he was doing and leans up looking at her.
"Would you rather have him stay here and become a bother to everyone?"
"He's just a kid. He cant do much harm."
"He shot at Rick and Glenn. He might of missed, but his intentions were pretty clear. So who knows what else the little prick is capable of."
"With a busted leg, I don't think he can do much."
"Not right now. What's to say he wont shoot at us the moment his leg is better? Or anytime for that matter?"
"So leaving him out for the walkers is better?" Daryl shrugs "So then what if he finds his camp and brings them here. Were gonna have a war on our hands. I mean who knows how many men he's got or the type of weapons they have."
"If it comes down to that, I'm willing to fight." Gwen smiles and hugs him tightly. Daryl hesitates for a second but hugs her back, knowing he's missed holding her this close.
"You know, you never did tell me." Gwen looks up at him "Why did you take me back." He looks at her before taking her hand and walking off the farm. Not a word was said until they reached a small pond. He lets go of her hand as she stared out into the tinted green water.
"I don't understand." She looks back at him. He points his head out to the water.
"Empty. Surrounded by many things, but empty all round. Its how I was feeling when I found out about the baby. About what you said. About being apart from you. After we found Sophia. I felt like nothing mattered in the world. Its why I left the camp." He paused, Gwen didn't take her eyes off him. "You know its almost gonna be four years since we got together." Gwen nodes, fighting to keep her tears back "All those years of fighting and being by my side. I never realized how quiet and lonely it is without you." He pauses one more time "I'm willing to give us another shot." He looked down, feeling really insecure. Without hesitation, Gwen gives him an amours hug. After weeks of anger, frustration and being apart. Gwen and Daryl share their first intimate kiss. "I'm crazy about you." He whispers to her while laying gentle kisses on her neck.
"Doesn't that scare you?"
"Yup, a lot."
"Yeah, why?" Daryl stops and looks at her.
"Cuz I don't think you realize how much power you have over me."
"Awe. I think your beautiful, and brave, and I want you."
"Really?" Gwen chuckles, returning some pecks herself. "Do you love me?" Gwen stops and looks at him. She moves some of his growing out bangs back.
"Yes, I do." They kiss again.
