I woke up to shouting and rubbed my eyes as I crept out the tent making sure to go un noticed. I saw a man who looked like a police officer hugging the lil boy I saw the day before.
"Carl" he sobbed into the small boys chest as the carl sobbed with him. I saw lori looking surprised but ran to who I assume is her husband. Huh I thought her and military had a thing. She joined in the crying calling police guy rick.
Rick stood up and walked over to military guy bringing him into a hug.
"Thank you so much shane I could have never... I..." rick struggle for words of gratitude as he thanked shane. For what shagging his wife? Whatever, it's not my business.
Shane quickly returned the embrace and started talking to him but i felt like this was a family moment and I shouldn't intrude I walked away. After a few steps I noticed the slight pain in my leg had gotten better. I could move around with ease. Thank god, in bad scarred the shit out of myself. The last thing I need is to be getting injured. I was walking when a I saw a woman folding laundry. Hesitantly I walked up to her. Her eyes slowly raised to meet mine. A soft smile stretched across her lips.
"Hey hun I see you are awake now. How are ya' feeling? Oh you probably need more water!" She exclaimed grabbing a bottle she had tucked neatly in the clothes basket. I nodded appreciatly as I took a small swig and handed it back.
"Than..k" I managed to choke out. It caused some pain but it was worth it.
Her smile softened. "Oh sweetie you had it so rough out there! You don't have to thank me, save your voice. Im carol by the way" she explained reaching her hand out to me. I grabbed it and shook it smiling back. I saw a chubby but big man sitting in the distance watching us like a hawk. It made me uneasy but I met his stare anyway. I saw non love in that mans eyes. I walked away towards the forest. My knife in my holster at my side just incase. These people took me in the least I could do was help feed them. I walked around picking up as many berrys I could find, don't worrying know they aren't poisoned. I studied wildlife survival guides when I was little. I even have one in my bag, and wasn't much to do but read. I heard the snap of a branch and my hand instantly grabbed my knife and I ran to the nearest tree and swum myself on top one of the branches. I sat perched on the branch looking around when I saw Daryl looking around confused. I chuckled, he was looking for me. I hopped down right behind him causing him to jump and aim his arrow at me. He withdrew realizing it was me.
"Damn girl, how'd ya' disappear like that?" He asked in awe.
I smiled and tried to explain myself "I...ee.." my throat croaked out causing me to frown. I paused and then I realized.
"Show...u" I explained pointing at me. Trying to say I'd show him. He nodded meaning he understood me. I ran and jumped latching my hands onto the branch pulling myself up. I looked down and smiled at him
"Damn!" He exclaimed chuckling. "Yur' a fuckin' monkey!"
I climbed down trying to be gentle on my leg.
"Whatcha doin' out 'ere lone?" He asked
I reached into the side bag I kept around my shoulder and handed it to him. It was at least 2 pounds full with berries. He looked inside.
"What if they're poisonous?" He questioned picking one up and looking at it. I shook my head no at him.
"how'd ya know they ain't poisonous? " he asked me.
I looked him straight in the eyes as I grabbed a berry and popped it into my mouth and ate it. His eyes widened slightly be for a smirk stretched onto his lips. He popped one in his mouth as well.
"Well come on no name lets get ya back to the camp. Got me a good meal tonight" he explained. I followed him, it was good not to feel alone all the time. I could get used to this. Also Daryl seemed like a cool enough guy. The more in stared the more attracted to him I was. Eh probably just the knight and shining armour thing. I looked away to observe the surroundings and to stop staring at him like an idiot. Out of the corner of my eyes I saw his eyes shift over to me as I'd he was inspecting me. Did he think I was a threat? Nah, surely some one like him wouldn't be threatened by me. I looked up to see him meet my eyes for a brief moment before he looked away hastily. He scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. I heard a groan and crunching of flesh and took off running to see what was on the other side of the bushes.