Thread: It Could Be Worse [Lewd Misconduct and randomname98766789]

Daryl listened to Nora speak and nodded along with her. She really did seem like a really nice woman and he was glad to be around her. He felt comfort and safeness just in her presence. It was something that Daryl couldnt put into words or describe at all. The past few months had just been so hectic, he hadnt gotten a chance to really talk to her about things. Now, however, here they were, laying around the campfire in front of the prison gates. The distant sounds of snarling filled the air but that was okay, they were safe now. Tomorrow, they would take the front of the prison, clear out a cell block, and then call it home. Finally, there would be some stability and hope for everyone. It was something Daryl looked forward to having. Daryls feelings about the blonde woman in front of him werent really known to anyone. Actually, the only person outside of himself who knew that he felt something for her was Carol. He had a little chat with her a while ago because Daryl wasnt exactly the gushy, romantic type and wasnt quite sure how to talk to Nora about how he felt. What happened to Daryl was really the reverse of everyone else in the world it seemed. The apocalypse didnt make him build up a shell to push everyone away, he had that before the apocalypse, now he was more caring and inviting because he realized that love and friendship is all they had now and this group was his family. He loved them all but he felt a special way about Nora. The last thing that Nora said made Daryl feel sad in a way. To know that she felt like it was impossible to find someone whom would care for her in that way made his chest ache. She really was an amazing woman and she deserved something great- something Daryl wanted to give her. Everyone was clearing out now, spreading out to sleep as Daryl lay propped on his elbows, glancing down at her. What better time to talk to her about it than now? He wondered. He wasnt nervous, he wasnt shy about it, he didnt see any point of holding back positive feelings in a time where they are scarce. Actually, it is one hundred percent possible, Nora. He began right after she finished speaking and gave her a smile. One thing I learned is never giving up hope. Its how we came this far. Weve all stayed together because we had that hope and that we had each other. He paused with a little sigh, smiling down at her. You can find something like that maybe even tonight with the hick thats right in front of you. He said, now reaching his hand to move some hair out of her face before continuing. Youre a special woman and I feel so privileged to have met you. My quality of life has been so much better since you were involved in it and I feel something deeper for you than Ive ever felt for anyone my entire life and I dont want to go any longer with you knowing. After saying this, he smiled once more and then leaned down to place a gentle kiss on her cheek- far too gentle to come from a man whom once seemed so gruff and distant- but it was true, his hard and rough exterior isnt something he had on the inside. He was the most caring man anyone could know and he did care deeply for Nora and getting It off his chest relieved him. Now he just hoped she reciprocated the feelings which he had a pretty good feeling that she would.