The redneck has feelings? (daryl dixon love story)

Chapter 9

Kayla's pov

I ran as fast as I could back to camp. I didn't stop till I was in my tent. I knew I was going to cry and hell if I'd let anyone see that. Once I knew I was Alone, I let them fall. I was mad. How could I be so foolish? Think that daryl liked me? Ha! That was mistake number 1. What he kept saying repeated in my head and as much as I hated it, he did have a point. I quickly took out my backpack and started packing my things. I was leaving. My eye site was blurry because of my tears but I went as fast as I could until I heard my tent open and a little voice ask,

"Kayla?"

I quickly dropped my backpack, wiped the tears away, and put on a fake smile before tuning to him,

"Hey Carl"

Once he was inside he asked," what are ya doing?"

"Nothing" I said.

"Why are your things all packed? Are you leaving?" He asked.

I didn't say anything. I just sat down on the sleeping bag and he sat next to me. I noticed the Cherokee rose daryl gave me laying on the ground so I picked it up and held it in between my fingers. It used to make me smile but now all it is is heartbreak. Daryl doesn't like me. A tear spilled fro my eyes, but I quickly wiped it. Carl looked down at my hand then back up to me,

"Was he mean to you?"

"Yeah" I sighed.

"He's mean to everyone. I think he likes you though." He smiled.

I laughed a bit," no he doesn't. Ya wouldn't think that if you would've heard what he said"

We were silent for a minute.

"You want me to beat him up?" Carl joked.

We both laughed

"No Carl I can handle it." I said.

"Good cause he scares me" Carl laughed.

He definitely knew how to lighten the mood.

"Carl I'm leaving." I sighed.

He shot straight up from his sitting position and looked down at me with tears in his eyes,

" no you can't leave! You're the only one that pays attention to me! You're the only friend I have! Sophia is gone, you can't leave me too!"

I looked up at him and saw all the pain in his eyes. He reminded me so much of my brother. I couldn't leave him again. I couldn't leave Carl. My place was here and no matter how much daryl may want me gone, I have to stay. For Carl. For my brother. I quickly stood up and pulled him into a hug as he sobbed into my shirt,

"Hey shhh it's ok. I'm sorry. I'll stay Carl. I'll stay." I whispered.

He backed out of the hug,"forever?"

I smiled down at him and kissed his forehead,"and ever"