Daryl POV

I knew letting her get on the truck meant having to endure her endless talking and questions. I wasn't even sure why I let her, just as I wasn't sure why I carried her to my tent that night after she passed out. I could have just turned my back and left her there until someone else had assumed responsibility.

Rick had agreed to keep an eye out on her but so far, I haven't even seen him direct a single word at her. Why did I care? The only person I had ever cared about was Merle.

Maybe it was because I lost Merle the same day she lost her friend. Whatever she still wasn't my burden to bare. As soon as we got to the CDC I was sure someone else would see to her. I looked at her out of the corner of my eye.

She had decided to play some stupid game of ISpy. Of course, she wanted me to go along but I had long since blocked her out so her game was one sided.

I did not know what to make of her. She was 25 years old, not so much younger than I, but she sure didn't act like it half the time. She was weird to say the least. Her friend was right, she wouldn't make it out there alone. But that was none of my business.

"I spy with my little eyes something with leaves." She was looking out the window facing away from me.

"A tree." I said it and instantly regretted showing interest because it meant she would be expecting more.

She turned back to me smiling. How can a person smile so damn much?

"So, you do want to play?" She kept smiling almost tauntingly.

"No." I kept my eyes on the road. "Yer game is stupid."

She pretended to be hurt. "Well I am bored."

"Not my problem."

"So, you ride bikes?" She asked me enthusiastically.

I ignored her. I answer one question and that's it, it would be question after question the rest of the road.

"Is this your truck?"

I stayed quiet and tried to block her out again.

"Do you have a girlfriend?"

I accidently stirred the wheel too much to the left making the truck move abruptly but I quickly regained control. I was not expecting that kind of questions it certainly caught me off guard. Noah wasn't wearing a seatbelt so she was now all over my side of the seat.

I pushed her aside. "Put on your damn seatbelt. Will ya?"

She quickly put it on and was about to say something else but I cut her off.

"Ya ask one more question and I'll stop right here and leave ya here and make sure no one else brings ya along. No more questions ever." As soon as I said that I looked at her and her expression had completely changed. She was no longer smiling but her eyes became watery and if I looked closed enough her bottom lip was trembling.

No no no. She wasn't about to cry, was she? All I told her was to stop asking questions. I did not know how to handle a crying woman. She turned her whole body away from me facing the window and her shoulders began slightly shaking.

Shit what do I do?

"Hey I'm sorry. Don't be such a princess. Stop all that crying." I tried not be harsh but I didn't want to go soft over a crying girl either.

She wiped her tears and sat up straight looking out the front window. "It's okay. It's not your fault." She sniffled.

"What's wrong then?" I became curious but at the same time tried to pretend I didn't care.

"When you said, you were going to leave me here alone I believed you. I don't like to be alone never have liked it." She looked out the window sadly.

She had more issues than a person could see at first glance I assumed. It became silent after that and I couldn't believe I was missing her happy chatter.

It crossed my mind just like me she had no one now.

Up ahead I noticed the cars stopping so I pulled up to side and turned off the engine. I got off the truck and made my way to the passenger side just as she opened her door to get off, I closed it right back "Stay there." She didn't even argue.

Whatever the issue was, she would just get in the way. I kept telling myself that.

It was better than admitting a part of me was watching out for her.

As promised. I don't know if I did a good job with Daryl. He is tricky but let me know how you like it or don't like it. Also, review and let me know how else Noah can keep driving Daryl crazy.

Might update again tomorrow depending on reviews that motivate me. If not then for sure next Friday or Saturday.