The sun began to set so most of us retreated to the RV. Glenn, Dale and Andrea took their places on top of the RV while the rest of us sat in the RV. Carol and T-Dog had gone to bed already leaving Daryl and I sitting at the table.
"So, did you find anything today?" I said, trying to end the awkward silence.
"Nothin'." He said, rubbing a hand across his face.
"Hey," I reached out and touched his arm. "We're gonna find her. Especially since we have you looking for her."
"I know shes out there." He nodded. I let out a yawn and looked out the window, seeing the dark sky.
"I'm gonna go to sleep." I patted his hand and stood up. "You should sleep too, seeing as you didn't last night." I walked over to the cupboards, looking for a blanket when a hand reached over my shoulder, taking the last blanket. I turned around, finding Daryl looking down at me with a smirk. "I was gonna use that." I said, taking part of the blanket and pulling it. He tore it from my grip and held it above my head, letting out a chuckle. "You are evil." I glared, trying to jump up and take it. Damnit, i thought, why do I have to be so short? Giving up I took my spot on the floor in the small hall of the RV.
I curled up on my side facing the wall of the RV. Looks like we're repeating the other night, except I don't get a blanket this time. I could hear and feel Daryl walk around the RV, pacing I guess. The sound was soothing. I let out a last yawn and started falling asleep, the sound of Daryl's foot steps fading. Getting a cool breeze, I wrapped myself into a tighter ball and fell asleep. I woke up when I felt rough, warms hands running up and down my arms. I opened my eyes, finding everything dark still. "Wha?" I mumbled, trying to see who was touching me. The hands stilled so I flipped over and came face to face with Daryl.
I let out a sigh of relief and relaxed. Without thinking, I moved closer, resting my head on his arm. He became completely still and tensed his muscles. I looked at his face and slid myself back to the wall. Daryl didn't move for a minute or so until he threw the blanket on top of me and turned over. "What'd I do?" I whispered, turning on my side, facing him.
Letting out a grunt he said, "Dunno. Jus' not used to this."
Nodding, I asked "Want me to go back to the wall?" In response, Daryl turned over and grabbed me, pulling me towards him. I took the blanket and pulled it over us. I rested my head on his chest, listening to his heart beat.
"Sam?" He whispered.
"Yeah?" I questioned him.
"Why do you care about me?" He asked, making me lift my head to look at him.
"Cause you're all I have now and I don't know what I'd do without you. I don't want to take this for granted. If you didn't show up at the store, I don't think I'd still be alive." I starred into his blue eyes, waiting for his reaction. "Plus, you're pretty hot." I laughed.
"Good answer.' He smirked. "You're pretty hot too." He chuckled. "What'd you do before all this started?" He looked down at me.
"I was going to college for journalism. Nothing that would be useful now." I shook my head. "What about you?" I asked.
"Worked at a Harley Davidson shop building bikes." He said, leaning his head back to the floor.
"Must have been a fun job." I said
"Was an okay job. Nothin' fancy." He yawned.
"G'night Daryl." I closed my eye and turned over.
"Night Sam." He wrapped an arm around my waist and held me firmly as I drifted to sleep.