With You
Daryl pulled her close as she slept in his arms, the rain beating down against their tent. He nuzzled her neck, taking comfort in the fact that she was really in his arms again. After she'd been taken from him, he'd made a vow to himself and Hershel that when he got her back he was never going to let her go again. So far, he was keeping to his word. "You should be sleeping," she whispered, cuddling deeper against his chest.
"Didn't meant to wake you," he whispered, kissing her head. She looked up at him, her eyes still heavy with sleep. "Go back to bed."
She shook her head. "Something's bothering you." She sat up slowly and looked down at him, running a hand through her hair. "Talk to me."
Daryl shook his head. He wasn't good at talking. He pulled her back down and into his arms, kissing her. She smiled into the kiss, wrapping her arms around him. He took his time, kissing her softly, caressing her hair, telling her with a kiss everything he couldn't say with words. He pulled back slowly, looking down at her. "Just glad you're back."
She smiled and ran her fingers through his hair, stroked his face. "I'm not going anywhere again," she promised. "I'm staying right here, with you." She rested her head against his chest as he pulled her as close as he could get her. He really hopped that was right. He couldn't handle losing her, not again.
This brings volume IV to a close. Volume V will be coming soon. Thank you so much to everyone who reviewed, followed, favorited, and watched. It really means a lot to me. I love hearing from you guys on each chapter knowing what you think. And without all of you, I wouldn't have reached 400 prompts.