Chapter 18

I woke up the next morning in Daryl's arms. I smiled and then slowly got out of the bed and hoped no one would know. As I crossed the yard to my tent I smiled to myself. I saw Dale look at me and smile knowingly. I blushed and he started to laugh. I shook my head and then I bumped into Andrea and Maggie. They both had the most stupid smiles on their faces. They grabbed me and pulled me away.

"You had sex while he was injured?" Maggie asked.

Andrea rolled her eyes.

"Well he IS Daryl Dixon. I doubt anything could stop him." She said.

I shook my head.

"Sorry ladies, but I refused to make love with him until he has healed." I said.

Andrea shook her head and laughed. Maggie just sort of stared at me.

"You really are a lady like they all said." She said.

I smiled and bowed.

"Thank you Maggie. I was raised by good people and I hold my honor high." I said.

She smiled and gave me a little curtsy. I laughed and hugged them both. Shane was making his way over and I stared at him. I clenched my fists and I saw Maggie and Andrea stare at me a little shocked. My eyes had changed dark red. Shane stopped in front of us.

"How is he this morning?" He asked me.

"Perfectly fine thank you." I replied.

He narrowed his eyes.

"Don't know what Dale told you but he is lying. Just doesn't want me around." Shane said defensively.

I glared at him. Anger boiled in me.

"I was there! I heard what you said to him! How you threatened him! You stay away from Daryl! You stay away from Lori! And you stay away from Dale!" I snapped.

He seemed a bit surprised that I would speak that way to him. I may have been raised to respect my elders but if you threatened people I cared about I forgot my manners. I turned and walked away angrily to cool off. Rick and Lori came over to me.

"Prue! Carl will be up on his feet tomorrow." Lori said.

I smiled.

"That is wonderful news Lori. I am so very happy he pulled through. I knew he would. He is like his father." I said.

Rick smiled and then looked over my shoulder. I turned and saw Shane and Andrea and Maggie arguing. I sighed and shook my head.

"Is everything alright?" Lori asked.

I smiled and nodded.

"Rick you may want to go and speak with Shane." I suggested.

He nodded and walked away. I looked at Lori.

"Shane threatened Dale. I heard him last night." I said sadly.

She put her arm around my shoulders.

"He was the first friend I had. I never wanted this to happen." I said.

"I know honey. Maybe he will get his head straight. This world is enough to mess with anyone's mind." She said.

I nodded. She was right. However it did not make it easier to watch Shane's mind slowly un-hinge itself. I walked into the house with her and went to see Carl. Sophia and Carol were in there with him. I smiled when I saw him awake.

"Hey there Carl." I said.

He smiled up at me.

"Prue! You found Sophia." He said.

I smiled and laughed.

"Yes I did. I was lucky to find her. Now she is back safe and sound." I said.

"When I get out of here…can you…..can you teach me to use a sword?" He asked.

I looked at Lori. She thought for a minute and then nodded. I smiled and bowed my head. Then I turned back to Carl and nodded.

"I shall teach you all that I know." I promised.

"Cool!" He said.

"Can I learn too?" Sophia asked.

"I don't see why not." Carol said.

I smiled and nodded. I left the room and then went to see Daryl. He was awake and he smiled when he saw me.

"Hey there darlin'." He said.

I smiled and sat down on the bed next to him. I gave him a kiss and then looked into his eyes. He smiled again.

"Yer eyes are that green again. I like 'em." He said.

I smiled and laughed and he raised his hand to my face.

"Reckon I'm the only one who ever saw the blue." He said.

I nodded.

"You would be correct. And you are the only one they will be that color for." I said.

He smiled and pulled my lips to his. There was a knock at the door and we reluctantly separated. Rick walked in.

"Hershel said Daryl could move into his tent today." He said.

I looked at Daryl and smiled. He nodded and Rick and I helped him to his tent. T-dog was there when we arrived.

"Yo man good to see you back." He said.

Daryl nodded. I smiled and laughed and helped him into the tent. After he laid down I walked outside to see Carl. I smiled.

"Hey you." I said.

He smiled.

"Hey Prue. Is Daryl alright?" He asked.

I smiled and nodded.

"He will be just fine. He is a strong man." I said.

I nodded and then Shane came over. I stood with my head held proudly.

"Prue I came to apologize. You wee right. I was outta line. You're my friend and a good one at that. I don't wanna lose that." He said.

I was unsure if I should give him the chance. I sighed and hugged him.

"It's alright." I whispered.

He wrapped his arms around me. When I pulled away I smiled and he smiled back. He walked off with Carl and I went back inside the tent. I sat down next to Daryl.

"What Shane want?" He asked.

"To apologize. And I forgave him. Although something tells me I should not have done so." I said.

Daryl didn't say anything. I looked over at him with a bit of a worried expression.

"Daryl?"

He looked at me and I knew he was upset.

'Ye shouldn't have! Son of a bitch don't deserve it." He snarled.

I sighed and stood up and left the tent. I would come back when he calmed down. Maggie and Glenn came over to me. I smiled.

"Hey Prue I heard that Daryl moved into his tent." Glenn said.

I nodded.

"Good to hear. He talks in his sleep." Maggie mumbled.

I raised an eyebrow and looked at her. She smiled and looked at Glenn who wore a matching smile.

"Come on tell me." I begged.

"Well your name is what usually comes out. I have to say that I know that man would take on a hundred dead for you." Maggie said.

"Among other things." Glenn said.

I looked between them.

"He loves you. And goes into detail with it." Glenn said.

I suspected anyone would have been disgusted with that information. However a smile came to my face and I turned and tore back to the tent.