A Secret

A/N: Been a while since I've updated this story! Time to update it again! :D
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"Hey there baby brother. Did ya miss me?" Daryl stared in shock as his older brother stood infront of him. He was just watching television when he heard a knock on the door. No one ever came over to his crappy house. When he opened it, there was Merle, grinning like an idiot. When he was in court all that time ago, they had decided to put him back in jail, mainly because he was high as fuck at the trial. Dumbass.

"I thought... How the hell did ya get out of jail?" Daryl asked. God, he didn't break out did he? He didn't want to be responsible for hiding a wanted fugitive.

"Buddy of mine bailed me out." Merle smirked, walking into the house. "And word around town is ya got yourself a new girl. Finally, my baby brother is gettin' some ass!" He smacked Daryl on the back. "Was startin' to think ya might not be interested in the girl if ya catch my drift."

"Ya best shut the fuck up Merle." Daryl growled. "What's it to ya, so what if I have a girlfriend? Didn't think it was any of your buisness what I do." Daryl glared, sitting on the couch.

"Well I'm just lookin' out for my baby bro. Don't want ya endin' up alone for the rest of your life." Merle sat down beside him, a beer in his hand.

"Atleast I have a girl. Ya don't." Daryl stared at his brother. He was supposed to be going to Carol's house later. It would be the first time in about three weeks they had some alone time. Sophia was always home lately.

"Yeah but I've had lots of girls in my time. Ya haven't had one." Merle shrugged. "Not that it matters." He put his feet up on the table. "So, when am I meetin' this girl of yours?"

"Let me think, never." Daryl stood up. "Have fun here Merle. I'll be back later." With that, Daryl left Merle sitting on the couch. Hopefully he wouldn't get into trouble. Of course, Merle had other plans.

Carol heard a knock on the door. That couldn't be Daryl already? It was only one in the afternoon, Sophia was still at home. She wouldn't be leaving for her friend's party until three. She got up, and opened the door. Sure enough, there he was. "Daryl, what are you doing here? Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to see you but, you're a little early."

"I just wanted to see ya." That was his excuse. Well, it was true also, but he mainly wanted to get away from Merle.

"Aw." Carol smiled, giving him a kiss on the cheek. "Well, I guess we can just watch some TV until Sophia leaves."

"Sure." Daryl nodded, following her into the living room. As soon as they sat down, there was another knock at the door. He glanced out the window from where he was sitting. He knew that bike. "Oh no..." Daryl mumbled as Carol stood up.

Carol walked over to open the door. She had no idea who was standing infront of her. "Can I help you?" She asked, leaning against the door.

"Yeah, is Daryl 'round?" Merle asked. This couldn't be who he was seeing could it? He expected a tall girl with long blonde hair, not the woman who stood infront of him.

"Fuck off Merle!" Daryl shouted from the living room. Carol looked over at Daryl, and back at Merle. So this was Daryl's brother?

"You're the famous Merle?" Carol asked, crossing her arms. "Well, a pleasure to finally meet you."

"So, you're Daryl's girl huh?" Merle asked, a small smirk on his face.

"That would be me. Carol Peletier." She nodded, stepping aside. "Would you like to come in?"

Carol Peletier? This couldn't be the same woman. Ed Peletier was in the same prison as he was, and he was not a friendly lad. He knew well enough to stay away from Merle though. He knew what kind of man Ed was. He was almost a spitting image of their pa. "Sure I would, thanks for the offer." Merle stepped inside the house. This meant his brother was dating a married woman, damn, Daryl sure was different than he thought. "Good to see ya again baby brother." Merle smirked.

Daryl just glared at Merle. Jackass followed him. "The fuck you doin' here."

"You weren't goin' to invite me over, so I thought I'd come by myself and meet your girl." Merle flopped on the couch beside Daryl.

"Well, how about I go get us some drinks." Carol nodded, walking into the kitchen.

"Ya know she's married right?" Merle turned serious. "And not to the friendliest of guys either."

"Yeah, I know." Daryl growled. "He still got two months in prison. Carol said she's gonna set him straight." Wait. How did Merle know all this? "How ya know she was married?"

"Her bastard husband was in the same prison as me. He ain't a good guy Daryl. But he knew enough to stay away from me. Cause no one messes with ol' Merle." He smirked.

"Right." Daryl scoffed. He turned his head as Carol walked back in with some lemonade.

"Here we are." Carol smiled, sitting on the other side of Daryl. She noticed Daryl was glaring at Merle.

Merle got the message. "Well, I'd love to stay and chat, but I best be goin'. Was a pleasure meetin' ya Carol." He nodded, walking towards the door. "I'll see ya later Daryl. Make sure to pick up some food before ya come home." He didn't wait for a response before heading out the door.

"Idiot." Daryl mumbled, grabbing the glass of lemonade.

"He doesn't seem that bad. Nothing like you described. I think he's quite nice." Carol said, leaning her head against Daryl's shoulder. "We should all go out to dinner sometime."

"Ya can't be serious." Daryl glanced at her. "Ya sayin' ya want to go somewhere with Merle?"

"Why not? Like I said, he seems like an alright guy." Carol smiled. "Of course, you'll always be number one."

"Stop it." Daryl smiled.

"It's true." She shrugged. They both turned around as they heard footsteps coming down the stairs.

"Mom!" Sophia walked into the living room. "Oh hi Daryl." She smiled at Daryl who just nodded. "Mom, I need you to drive me to get some snacks for Ally's party."

"You never said we needed snacks." Carol said.

"Well, we do. So can we?" Sophia walked towards the door.

"I guess." Carol stood up. "You want to come with us Daryl?"

"Why not." Daryl shrugged, following the two of them. Maybe he could get something while he was there.

"So, when do you think would be a good time for us to all have dinner?" Carol asked as Daryl came up behind her. He wrapped his arms around her waist.

"Don't know, and don't really care to be honest." He rested his chin on her shoulder. "Speakin' of dinner, what are ya makin'?"

"I'm too lazy to cook. I'm making us sandwiches. So be happy or go without." Carol turned around to face him. "So, what will it be?"

"I'm hungry. Give me the damn sandwich already." Daryl smirked.

"Not with that attitude Dixon." She smirked back at him. "Now apolagize or no dinner or dessert."

"Didn't know we was havin' dessert." Daryl tilted his head in confusion.

"Well, I figured we would." Her eyes were filled with mischief. "After all, Sophia isn't home."

Oh, that's what she meant. Daryl chuckled. "Alright, I'm sorry."

Carol just pushed him away, a smile on her face. "Because you totally meant that." She grabbed the plates and walked away. "Guess I'm eating for both of us tonight!"

"That ain't fair woman!" Daryl walked after her. "I haven't eaten all day!" He pouted.

"So?" Carol asked, taking a bite of the first sandwich. She washed it down with some water. "Not my fault."

Daryl grinned, she was pretty good at these games. He sat down beside her, and pressed his lips against hers. "I'm sorry."

"That's more like it." Carol sighed contently, and handed him the plate.

"So... Do I still get dessert?" He asked quietly, biting into his sandwich.

"Oh yeah..." Carol smirked.

"Thank god." Daryl sighed in relief.

A/N: Yes! I brought Merle back into the story! :D I just, I love Merle. Honestly. He's such an awesome guy. And that flirty Caryl-ness. Don't deny that you loved it. R&R lovelies!
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