The redneck has feelings? (daryl dixon love story)

Chapter 34

A few months later. Kayla's pov

We finally made it to the gates of the prison. We could make it, this could make us safe for at least a little while. Lori could have her baby here and be safe, it would be perfect. Only one problem though, the court yard is filled with walkers and our only chance was to get to the other gate and close it to get them all in the court yard to kill them.

Rick cut a hole into the first gate so we all could get through. The walkers smelt us instantly and started over to the gate. Daryl was last in and tied the gate behind him. I glanced towards him and quickly glanced away when he looked to me. I've never been so nervous around a guy before. Our relationship was weird, he was a complete jerk but the way that redneck made my heart pound was crazy. I wanted to hate him but I couldn't, just sucks I know nothing will never happen. Anyways Rick was surveying the yard and saw that there was no hope if we couldn't get that other gate closed. He turned to us,

" this place is going to be perfect. For us to have a chance at safety we need someone to run to that other gate and close it. It's our only hope."

He turned to both me and Glenn. We both new we were the fastest.

"It's a suicide run." Maggie said. Lori agreed clearly getting frustrated with her husband.

"She's right Rick we'll find something else." T dog agreed.

"This is the safest place we come across in months" Rick protested.

Daryl came up behind me, I knew he knew what I was thinking. I looked to Glenn, he had Maggie, I had nothing. If this was a death run no one would miss me or need me. I stepped forward, but daryl quickly grabbed my arm and pulled me back. I looked to him and he glared at me. I turned back to Rick and said,

"I'll do it"

"like hell you will." Daryl growled.

I glared at daryl and he yelled,

" that's a death run! Only an idiot would make that run, you are not going"

"why do you even care daryl?! I have to for the groups safety!" I yelled back and yanked my arm out of his grip.

He got close to me and glared,

" no"

"we'll find another way" hershall said.

I looked to Rick and looked back. He gave me a look in my eyes as to send me a message. We both knew there was no other way. I gave a head nod, but hid it so only Rick saw it to let him know I was on board with his silent message. Rick sighed,

" alright let's do this then. Beth, hershall, Lori, Carl, run the other way and distract walkers. Get as many as close to the fence to take out as you can. Daryl, carol,Maggie, go to the east and west towers and begin to shoot from there. Kayla, Glenn, you come with me. We'll take the south tower. We are gonna take this prison."

We all nodded and ran to do their assigned jobs. I ran beside Glenn and Rick and we stopped once we saw everyone was distracted with their task at hand. Glenn looked confused. Rick turned to us,

"are you sure you are willing to do this?"

I nodded.

"Wait I thought.." Glenn started to say.

"Do this fast. Don't stop, and keep running. Get into the north tower, lock the door behind you and find the switch to close the gate." Rick interrupted giving me instructions.

I took a deep breath.

" no Rick, I'll do it." Glenn objected.

I turned to him, " no I'm fastest. You have Maggie, I have nothing to lose."