Viking Death March wow that's awesome to here, glad you're liking it! Yeah I agree, I try and keep the things Norman says in mind when I write Daryl. (:

Jofrench22 I'm pretty much following the storyline for Season 2 just with the addition of Eleanor, it all follows the general time frame too. To put it in perspective right now Randall has come to the farm, so you can kinda guess what's coming next. Unfortunately when Season 2 is done so is this story but maybe in the future I'll do like a 'part 2' I've got a few ideas swirling around my head but I am actually writing another story right now too so it'll have to wait.

Thank you guys for the lovely reviews! I be grinning like an idiot. :D Bitta 'Rated M' in this one...

Chapter 35

As they approached the camp they watched as everyone's eyes turned to them, Eleanor noticing instantly how tensed Daryl seemed to become from the unwanted attention.

"Wow!" Carl said as he spotted the bundle of animals that Daryl carried in his hand, "Did you kill them?" He asked her as he walked over to them, Daryl hesitatingly holding the bundle out so the kid could look at them better.

"No, Daryl did… He taught me to track though" Eleanor said proudly and she glanced back to Daryl with a smile.

Daryl cleared his throat, still aware of all the eyes on them and he swung the bundle over his shoulder, "She's a quick learner" He muttered to the group, not quite sure why he needed to tell them and he did his best to keep his eyes away from anyone's but for a second he caught Rick's who gave him a assuring nod.

Eleanor noticed the raise of eyebrows from some of the group at his compliment causing her to blush and fight to hold back a small smirk however the feeling vanished quickly as she caught Shane's glare causing her sights to fall instantly to the ground in unease. What's his problem now? She thought.

"Any trouble?" Rick asked curiously, gaining everyone's attention.

"Nah, didn't come across no walkers" Daryl replied, "Gone go gut these" he added quickly as he turned from the camp, stealing a brief glance at Eleanor before he left the group, he didn't like the way everyone was looking at him.

"I almost got stuck up a tree though…" Eleanor joked as Daryl left, trying to relieve some of the nervousness she felt from everyone's eyes on her as well as from Shane's fixed stare, knowing it was only a matter of time until he'd confront her with whatever was on his mind.

Eleanor acknowledged the curiosity in Carl so she sat down in one of the chairs, him coming to sit next to her as she told about her first hunting experience, the more she got into the story the more she became unable to stop herself from explaining how impressed she was by Daryl's expertise in hunting and although she was speaking to Carl she knew that everyone was listening, feeling the smirks and shared glances the group would give each other as she spoke about him, causing her to blush but she carried on as Carl eagerly questioned her, already suspecting that the rest of the group knew that there was something between her and Daryl.

As night fell Eleanor retreated back to her tent for the night, her body exhausted from the physical day that she knew that her muscles would be aching tomorrow. She removed her jeans that were covered in dried blood and threw them to the corner of her tent, not looking forward to having to scrub the stain out of them the next day and she sighed, slipping off her jacket and tossing it with her jeans, figuring she may as well give everything a good wash tomorrow.

Eleanor slipped under the covers, her body erupting in goose bumps at its iciness and she roughly rubbed her hands over her body to warm herself up before she snuggled down further to sleep. Daryl had asked if he could sleep in there with her tonight and she'd agreed but knew that he wouldn't be coming until much later, when everyone was asleep so for now she did the same.

Nothing's going to happen, she told herself, he just wants to sleep next to you. She'd made sure that nothing happened during their trip however when he kissed her it had caught her completely off-guard, it was different than the other times before, he seemed sure of himself.

The sound of her tent being unzipped woke her instantly, knowing exactly who it was and a soft smile had already formed on her lips and she propped herself up on her elbows, rubbing her eyes gently to wake herself further. Daryl zipped back up the entrance, looking back at her through the darkness before he sat down at the edge of her cot, kicking off his shoes.

Daryl hesitated for a moment; he was wearing jeans which were always uncomfortable to sleep in but was unsure if she would have a problem with him lying next to her in his boxers, even more so he was worried about what would happen if his mind began to drift while he was lying next to her.

"It's fine" She yawned quietly next to him, talking about the general situation, thinking that he was nervous about being close to her again but her eyes widened as she heard the sound of him undoing his zipper and the thud as his jeans hit the ground, becoming more than aware of the fact that she wasn't wearing any trousers either.

However, she remained composed, bringing her legs to her as she pushed back the covers, "My jeans were all dirty" She explained and Daryl's eyes widened at the glimpse of her bare legs from under the covers, his heart beginning to thump in his chest knowing that his bare legs would be touching against hers.

Daryl slipped carefully behind her; their legs briefly bumping against each other's as he placed the covers gently back over them. They laid together for a few moments before his arm slid under the covers where he wrapped it around her waist, feeling her soft touch as Eleanor placed her small hand over his forearm before she wiggled in closer, Daryl pulling her to him until their bodies touched and the delicate curves of her body fitted against him, their legs entwining together where he could feel the silkiness of them.

Daryl let out a comfortable sigh as they settled, for once not feeling the swirl of nerves as he let the warmth radiating from her body soothe him and listened to her steady breathing, remaining silent as her thumb softly stroked over his forearm, finding the simple gesture comforting.

He had told her that he just wanted to come and sleep next to her however as he now laid there in the darkness he no longer felt tired and his desire to kiss her grew again, to feel the softness of her lips against his. Daryl buried his face into the nape of her neck, he needed to keep his mind off those kinds of thoughts now more than ever but as her sweet aroma drifted into him even he didn't realise the soft kisses he began placing on the back of her neck.

Eleanor smiled at the feeling, the familiar sensation developing within her and she let out a quiet sigh as Daryl kisses moved to the crook of her neck. Eleanor moved closer to him with each kiss, turning to lie on her back as he brought his other hand to cup her face while he continued, holding her closer to him and with each faint moan that left her lips he kissed harder at her neck, lightly sucking and bringing his tongue to her as he started gliding it along with each kiss.

Eleanor brought her hands to his face, guiding him to her lips and Daryl groaned into her mouth as she pressed her lips eagerly against his, massaging them lightly as they moved seamlessly, their tongues curving delicately around each other's. Daryl instantly felt his body wake, filling with desire and want for her that he couldn't stop himself, even his usual doubt being unable to reach him now as he kissed her passionately. Eleanor moaned softly and she ran her fingers through his hair, feeling the dirt and sweat that stuck to it under her fingertips but that didn't bother her, that was exactly who she knew.

She broke from the kiss slowly, looking into his powerful blue eyes for a moment seeing the passion that laced them as he looked back at her, a soft smile appearing on her face as she admired the man she cared so much for and she motioned for him to readjust his position.

Daryl hesitated for the first time, knowing that she would be able to feel him against her if he moved, however as she brought him back to her to continue their sensual kiss and her fingertips gently brushed over his jawline he followed, moving cautiously on top of her as one of his legs wedged between her thighs and he circled his arms around her head, framing her face to keep his entire weight from her.

Eleanor could feel his hardened self against her thigh and it only made the warmth inside her grow and her hips moved closer to him, them falling into rhythm with their kisses causing Daryl to let out a low growl, feeling himself twitch every time she brushed against him just as Eleanor could feel the sensations in her intensify as she rubbed herself against his thigh making her whimper in pleasure.

It took a lot of effort for Eleanor to brake from the kiss and she gently placed her hands on Daryl's chest to push him off her where she followed both now sitting upright in front of each other in her cot and Eleanor's hands slowly drifted to hem of her shirt and she watched as slight panic flickered in Daryl's eyes for a moment.

"It's ok…" She whispered to him softly, "I just want you to touch me… my skin." She explained she didn't want to push him to the next step quite yet, knowing that he certainly had more demons to overcome than she ever could however she longed to feel his hands against her bare skin and needed him to know that it was ok for him to touch her more intimately.

Daryl nodded hesitantly, panic still being the dominant feeling he was enduring knowing that soon she'd be in front of him only in her underwear and his lack of experience left him clueless as to what he was meant to do, what she wanted but he trusted her, she had told him that she just went with what felt right and he tried to follow her lead.

Eleanor slowly slipped off her shirt ducking her head slightly as Daryl's eyes widened, trailing along her fragile body as she revealed her simple white bra, feeling his heart jump and his breathing hitch at the sight and for the first time she felt shy, blushing, however she pushed through it, scooting closer to Daryl as she took his hands, placing them gently to her hips before she returned her hands to cup his face, bringing him in for a slow delicate kiss.

In the beginning Daryl's hands remained still on her hips, his hands resting on her underwear however his fingertips grazing her soft skin, enticing him further that as he relaxed they slowly began to wander, tracing lightly upwards towards the curve of her waist, feeling every inch as his fingertips gently moved to her back, bringing her closer to him as he ran them over the dimples on the small of her back before they returned to her waist where he gently squeezed at her, feeling her skin trembled underneath his touch.

Eleanor let out breathy moan from his touch and her own hands slipped down to the hem of his shirt, pulling from their kiss as she gazed into his eyes waiting for conformation to continue. Daryl hesitated, she knew about his scars, him being the one that hinted at them during their conversation by the campfire that one night however she didn't know the extent of it, how many there were that tainted his body and the anticipation of her reaction left nothing but anxiety swirling through him. He looked down at her tiny hands on his shirt before he gazed back to her, seeing the trust and reassurance that filled her eyes and he swallowed hard, his hands going on top of hers as he began pulling off his shirt, this heart thumping louder as it inched off his body leaving his naked torso exposed to her.

The feeling of vulnerability immediately overcame him and he watched fearfully as Eleanor's eyes scanned over his scars. She brought her hands to him, curiously trailing her fingertips lightly across one particular large scar that shot across his chest before she took her lips gently to it, leaving sweet tender kisses along it.

Daryl felt his shoulders drop and a weight lift off him as he let out a quiet sigh, warmth and reassurance filling him as she kissed him, knowing that she wasn't trying to kiss away his scars but that she was kissing to show that he was fine just the way he was and he felt an unusual twinge in his heart, unlike anything he had before.

Daryl brought his hands to gently cup her face, tilting her up to him while he stared into her eyes, lightly resting his forehead against hers as he took in the connection he felt between them and he smiled, her lips instantly lifting as she smiled back at him and she traced her thumb over his bottom lip.

"Eleanor…" Daryl hushed softly to her, his voice husky and her smile widened, it being the first time that he'd ever said her name and a shiver shot down her spine at the way his southern accent laced her name. He brought her lips to his, the kiss hard but passionate and full of meaning. Daryl placed his hand to the nape of her neck, holding her close to him as he laid her back into the cot, settling on top of her with confidence as their hands traced gently over one another's bodies, becoming familiar with each other's touch while they kissed.

As the heat slowly died and the feeling of calm overcame them, he laid on top of her staring into her eyes while she gently ran her fingers through his hair, a small smile playing on her lips as she twirled his wispy sideburns around her finger before her eyes met his. Daryl pulled her in for one last sweet kiss, their lips lingering for a moment longer before he laid down beside her, gently guiding Eleanor on her side where he could move close behind her, his protective arm tight around waist as she laced her fingers with his, feeling the warmth of his skin against hers and his face nestled to her neck. Listening as one another's breathing became steady and they soon fell asleep.

I don't know if it's just me but back when I was quite the ugh 'introvert' shall we say, I always found it really difficult to call someone by their name. It's weird but it was almost like I had to earn it and be reasonably comfortable around someone before I could which is why I added it in, it was always kind of a big step. So yeah, just wanted to explain the significance because I don't know if it's just me who's like that aha hope it's not too cheesy.

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