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The roar of Daryl's bike brought a few heads up. They were surprised to see him riding through the field towards them, alone. Carol stood up and looked around as fear gripped her heart. Daryl was frowning and sweating. He pulled the bike up and turned it off as everyone started to gather around him, asking him where Saint was but he was ignoring them.

" Stupid, fucking redneck!" They heard Saint scream. Everyone looked towards the cabin as she was storming towards them. Shane readjusted himself from where he was leaning against the tree. He was trying not to smirk.

" Shut the hell up!" Daryl snapped as he got off his bike.

" What's going on?" Carol asked. He faced Saint as she came up to them. When Saint reached him she pushed him at his chest.

" You're a stupid dick!"

" You're a whore!" He yelled.

" What's going on?" Dale asked as he came up to them. Both Daryl and Saint looked at him.

" You best stay the hell out of this! This is your fault!" Daryl yelled.

" Why don't you mind your own business for a change!" Saint yelled. Dale held his hands up.

" I don't know what you're talking about. I haven't done anything." He said in his defense.

" Oh no, you ain't done shit! That's why I found you in our cabin holdin her hand! What's next? You gonna fuck her too!" Daryl yelled. Shane pulled his hat down slightly so no one would see his smile. Things were working better than he had planned them to be.

" Son, I don't know what you think happen.." Dale started.

" Son? Son! I ain't your fuckin son!" Daryl said as he stepped up into Dale's face.

" Whoa, everyone needs to calm down." Rick said as he held his hands up, coming in between Dale and Daryl.

" Get your shit and get it out of my place! I don't want you to see you anymore!" Saint said, making Daryl turn and look at her. " You are nothing but a stupid, low life and I can't believe I ever wasted anytime with you! Why don't you just go back into the woods and find a poor animal to fuck?" Daryl took a step up to her.

" An animal would fuck me better then you can. You do nothin but lay there and make me do all the work. Should have left you in the cabin to die, should have let that asshole come back and finish his work." He hissed.

" Daryl, I think that's..' Rick never got to finish his statement.

Saint delivered a slap across Daryl's face hard enough that everyone was shocked. Daryl stared at her in disbelief, they hadn't talked about doing that. There was a look of hurt in her eyes that made him almost reach for her to say he was sorry but he stayed rooted in place. She spun around and started running back to her cabin.

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Rick and Shane came with Daryl to pack up his things. When they walked into the cabin, he made sure to keep his mouth in a tight frown and his eyes narrowed. The door to the bathroom was shut and he knew she was hiding inside. He gathered up his clothes than walked up the stairs to the loft to get his tent and bags. He already knew the spot he was going to be camping at. While he was up in the loft he heard Rick knocking on the bathroom door.

" Saint?" He asked.

" Is he gone?" She called out.

" He's getting his stuff." Rick said.

" Can you just tell me when he's done?" Saint asked through the door. Rick glanced up at Daryl then back at the door.

" Can I come in?" He asked.

It only took a few minutes before he heard the lock click and she opened the door. Rick shot a look to Shane then walked into the bathroom, closing the door behind him. Saint took a seat on the edge of the tub while Rick leaned against the door. He crossed his arms over his chest. She was staring at the floor while he was looking at her.

" Do you want to talk about what happen between you two?" Rick asked. Saint shook her head. " Earlier you guys seemed so happy." Saint nodded.

" We had a fight, we aren't going to be together anymore." She said softly.

" I hate to do this but I need to ask something." Rick said. Saint raised her eyes to him.

" I'm not kicking the group out. I wouldn't do that. I will still help get the farmhouses ready." She said. She saw Rick's shoulders fall.

" I can't thank you enough for that. The group is so hopefully about starting over here."

" After dinner I need to talk to you, but I don't want you to tell anyone you are coming here. It's important that you keep that to yourself." She said as she dropped her voice.

" Is it about Daryl?" He asked.

" Yes. And Shane." Rick frowned but slow nodded.

" I'll be over later tonight than." He noticed she had whispered the last part and followed her example.

" Please try to sneak over. I don't want anyone to know you are here." His eye brows went up, making her smile.

" I'm not asking you over because I'm hitting on you, okay? You're a hot guy, Rick, really you are, but you're not my type." He laughed slightly and smiled as he stood up straight. A knock came to the door.

" Daryl's headed out." Shane said through the door. Rick noticed she tensed up.

' I'll be back.' He mouthed to her as he opened the bathroom door.

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Daryl was laying on the cot with his hands behind his head. He was staring at the ceiling, waiting for the walkie talkie to come to live. Dale had the other one and was going to let him know when it was safe for him to crept out and over to the cabin. His cheek was sore from her slap. He still couldn't believe she had actually slapped him.

" All clear." Dale said through the walkie talkie. Daryl pushed himself up and out of the cot quickly. He tucked the walkie talkie into one of his back pockets then headed out.

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Saint was pouring herself a cup of tea when her front door open. She had her back to the door and smiled to herself. She continued to make herself the tea as the door shut again. She knew his steps by heart and sighed as she heard them coming up behind her. She get the tea pot down on the oven mitt then dipped the tea bag over and over in her water.

" I don't remember smackin me bein in the plan, Saint."

" It was a reaction." She said as she turned around. Daryl was rubbing his cheek. He was right behind her so she brought her hands to his face. " I'm sorry, D." She said as she rubbed both his cheeks.

" I deserved it. Shouldn't have said what I said. I took it took far but I was tryin to make them believe I was pissed." He said as he took a hold of her forearms.

" Think we were convincing?" She asked.

" Think so."

" Rick should be here soon." Saint said as she moved her arms to put them around his waist. She reached her cheek against his chest. " Do you think he's going to believe us?"

" Doesn't really matter if he does right now. He will once he sees it for himself. Dale thinks it will only be a few days before Shane tries to come after you here. Dale says Shane will make sure you and I are done before he tries anythin." Daryl said as he rested his chin on the top of her head. She closed her eyes and let the scent of woods, smoke, and Daryl surround her, comforting her. His arms were around her shoulders. He wasn't a cuddlier, never saw the point in it but she was changing that in him.

Without thinking, he started rocking them slightly. Her arms were tight around his waist and she was nestled into him. He closed his eyes and felt his body relax. Being with her relaxed him like nothing in the world had ever, not drugs, not beer, not hunting. She rubbed her face against his chest and inhaled deeply.

" Are you staying the night?" She asked.

He didn't get to answer. Rick was knocking on the door.