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The camp was just that, a camp. Along the way we met a nice couple, I didn't care to learn the husbands name but I learned the wife's name, Carol and their daughter Sophia. They were very nice people, Carl grew close to Sophia fast and I liked that for him, in this scary time he needed someone.

Our camp was growing at a nice steady pace. The adults did their best to make this camp seem and feel like home. I considered myself an adult but my mom was trying to baby me, which honestly annoyed me.

After everything that has happened in this crazy world, after everything I've done and had to do. I still remember the day I met him, I still remember the day he came into our camp. It always feels and seems like yesterday when this all happened. If there's one memory I still have that keeps a smile on my face, its meeting him for the first time.

He was rough and rugged looking, everything my mother and father would freak about. I can't explain it, what drew me to him, he wasn't my type. But there was something about him I really liked.

Daryl was different from any man I have met, he didn't treat me like a child like most the people in this camp did. He didn't make me feel like I was a bother or some silly child; he treated me like an adult. Going on hunts with Daryl, and learning how to hunt helped kept everything off my mind. It was a grand escape from life, a much needed escape.

"You don't seem bothered by me, why is that?" Daryl asked me one day out of the blue as we took a break from hunting. I looked up at him and smiled small.

"Well, you treat me like an adult not a child. You're willing to teach me things, things I need in order to survive this world we live in now. I want to keep my mom, and my brother safe, I'm the eldest so it's up to me now." Daryl gave me what appeared like a smile, and shook his head.

"What about that other guy that's with you guys?" I shook my head back and laughed.

"That's just Shane; he's been friends with my mom and dad for a long time. He helped get us out of the city, he's a great friend, but we can't depend on him forever."

Daryl nods and stands up, he offers me his hand and I take it.

"Well then I best get you trained." I smile at him and nod and let Daryl lead the way.

Relaxing by the camp fire with everyone was always a favorite time for me. Dale, a sweet old man would tell some of the funniest stories and sometimes spooky stories. Just sitting there by the fire with mom and Carl was always so relaxing.

"Hey mom? I'm going to head to bed I'm tried." My mom smiles and hugs me; I give Carl a little hug and head off to the tent. It was such a nice peaceful night, I was so caught up in my thoughts when I felt someone grab me and pull.

I go to let out a scream when a hand covers my mouth, I look up startled but relived to see Shane.

"Was that really necessary?" I snap glaring hard at Shane, who keeps glaring at me.

"You need to stop spending so much time with that redneck, do you think your father would approve?" I glare at Shane how dare he bring up my father; if dad got to know Daryl I feel he'd like him.

"Look Shane, I understand your concern and worry for me, but you don't need to worry. My father was Rick Grimes, do you honestly he didn't teach his only daughter how to defend and take care of herself? I can take care of myself; I don't need you trying to be my father."

At that moment Shane grabs me and kisses me, I try fighting him off and keep hitting him till he finally lets go. I glare at him and wipe my mouth; I can't believe he did that.

"I'm not trying to be your father Sara, I just don't approve of the guy you keep company with. Maybe you'll realize what a real man could offer you." With that Shane storms off leaving me confused and shocked.

Sure Shane was good looking, and yeah I had a crush on him before, but that was all I didn't have any feelings for him. I didn't know what to think or do, I decided it would be best if I didn't tell anyone what happened, and things were crazy and stressful as it was. I didn't need to add to it.

I headed to the tent and made my bed up, I laid there lost in thought. When I heard a raspy voice from outside my tent.

"Hey hunting girl, wanna try some night hunting?" I smiled small and set up.

"You're on Dixon."

Well... No one saw that coming right? Is Shane a bit crazy or is he just being protective? Let me know what you think :) Please read and review