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

Eight months and hundreds of walkers later, Nora was still alive and well with the man and group that saved her. Her injuries had healed long ago and some new ones managed to take their place, but all in all, she was something close to resembling happy. She was glad she hadnt left when she originally planned to. No one said anything when the weeks turned into months and she was grateful for that as she still couldnt bring herself to figure out why she chose to stay. Spending time with everyone, learning their stories and leaning on one another for support it was something that she never thought shed have again. The months camping out gave her time to actually learn how to fight better and defend herself in the absence of the rest of her group. She learned how to skin an animal and find her way through the forest if she ever got lost. Some of the things she learned from Carol, others from Rick, but for the most part she found that Darryl was always willing to teach her when he had the time. She was surprised, at first, that he was so open with her. Especially when she saw his interactions with the rest of the group but she preferred not to think too much about it. She liked what they had and didnt want to mess it up but by pushing too hard. When Rick finally announced that theyd be moving to the prison, Nora was relieved. She enjoyed the quiet of the forest, especially after trying to survive in the city, but finally having a goal and destination gave her some much needed energy. The fact that itd also allow them security and safety helped soothe her nerves. They were lucky to not have encountered too much danger during the months. It didnt take the group long to pack up their things and head to the prison. It was a straight shot thanks to all of the work the guys put in earlier. Even so, the prison itself still needed a lot of work and they wasted no time in disposing of the walker that remained. It was tiring but the knowledge that theyd soon have a place of their own made it easier. As she sank her knife into a walkers head, she wondered if theyd come here looking for refuge like they were doing now as most of them werent in the prison or police uniform. Well finally have a bed to sleep on. No windy nights, or bugs crawling over our faceshopefully. Nora turned to Maggie with a raised brow as she checked back in to the present. True but Im looking forward to the running water moreso than anything else. Theres only so much a river can do to keep you clean. She mused. Itll be good for you dad too. Hell get a chance to really rest. We shouldnt get our hopes up too much though. We dont know what its like inside. Maggie paused and looked at her for a moment a small smile on her face. What? Shaking her head Maggie kept going. Thanks for looking out for him. Means a lot. Nora didnt say anything but blush on her face spoke volumes. Hours later they were finally finished and Noras arms burned from working so much but she was ecstatic. She wouldnt have to sleep with one eye open anymore. After cleaning the dredge off her arms and changing into a loose sweater she joined Daryl in the tower which was fun, but then again being with him always made her smile. She got to rest her feet and talk for a bit before heading down to eat. It was in that moment, as her hair tried its best to find its way into her meal, that she realized she needed to cut her hair. The blonde tresses were falling far too close to her bottom and piling it into a bun was getting to be too heavy. It wasnt long before the two were talking like they usually did over the past months. She nodded in response to his question while looking at the meat with appreciative eyes. Its goodbut I think it need a little more salt. Youre not losing your touch are you Daryl? She gave him a serious look, but it didnt last long before a smile spread across her face. It wasnt a successful day if they didnt tease each other at least once. Her eyes scanned the group before settling of Lori. She was a woman of few words when it came to Nora. She didnt understand what made Lori decide to keep her child when this was the only life she could offer it, but it wasnt her business. Nora loved children even when the world wasnt filled with zombies, she was in no hurry for them. It did make her wonder about Daryl though as she never asked. She knew he was older but never really thought about what that could mean until now. Without much thought, she let the words fall from her lips. Before all this happened, what was your life like? Did you have a girl? Kids? Where you married? Her brow rose as she looked at him. Where you a daddy Dixon? She could picture itwell not in that order, but why any girl would pass him up was beyond her. He was the epitome of a bad boy with a good heart and wasn't that every girl's fantasy?