The redneck has feelings? (daryl dixon love story)

Chapter 12

Kayla's pov

I watched as all the happy couples danced to my favorite love song. Even though I'll never get to dance to it at my wedding it still made me smile when it made other people happy. Even though this world has went to shit, it couldn't destroy the love people have for one another. I was so in a trAnce watching them I about screamed when I felt something tap my shoulder. I looked up quickly and saw daryl. I just smiled at him. He held his hand out for me. I looked at him confused.

"Come on. " he said.

I was still confused but took his hand anyways and he helped me up. He led me by the fire where the others were dancing and got infront of me. Was he really doing this? He looked at me for permission to put his hands on my waist. I nodded and he slowly did. I put my arms around his neck and he pulled me into him. You could definitely tell this was the closest he's ever been to a girl. I was perfectly ok this with that. Daryl may put up a hard surface with others but that's not who he is. It's a shell and once it's broken, it's perfect. I snuggled my head into his chest and took in everything. How he smelt of dirt and woods, how he felt, muscular but soft, and how his heart beat was speeding up which made me smile. I felt him put his head on top of mine and it made me smile more. This moment was perfect, I felt safe and for the first time in forever love. I wanted to kiss him, but I know how he is with affection and I know this was probably killing him and I didn't want to ruin the moment.

Daryl's pov

I've never been like this with a woman. Never felt like I do. Merle always told me he would be the only one that would ever care about me, but kayla she was the only one that bothered to get to know me. The only one that worried about when I went out on hunts if I'd come back. Merle said girls were only good for one thing and for the longest time I believed him, but she was different. Holding her here in my arms felt right. I would do anything to protect this girl. Hell I'd die for her. The song ended and I quickly walked back to where I was earlier making my arrows. I didn't know what to do, I'm not good at this shit. I looked up to see kayla still where I left her. She was lookin at me with a hint of a smile and then looked back down to the ground. I know I probably shouldn't have left her there like that, but I did. She doesn't need to have feelings for me, I'm no good.

Kayla's pov

I kinda stood there awkwardly as daryl went back to making his arrows. The moment was over. O well. I knew it took a lot for him to even do that so I was grateful. But something bothered me. Was he doing it cause he felt bad I was the only girl not dancing or was it cause he liked me. It had to be the first one. My thoughts interrupted me when Maggie came up to me and hugged me.

"You alright?" She asked.

"Ya" I said.

We sat next to each other and watched as others danced. I kept my eyes on daryl who seemed way too focused on his arrows. he wouldnt even look at me, he mustve been embarrassed. hell i would be too if i had to ask someone like me to dance just so she could fit in. Beth came up to me after a short while and asked,

"hey do you have any father/daughter songs we could dance to? I really want to slow dance with daddy."

That got daryls attention. Tears formed in my eyes but I quickly fought them away as I looked around the group. Everyone was lucky to have their family. Especially their fathers. Carl had Rick, Maggie and Beth had Herschel,Andrea had dale who was like her father. I sighed,

"ya there is one."

Just because the song kills me doesn't mean others shouldn't get to enjoy it. My voice cracked when I said,

"number 17"

Daryl's pov

I tried to stay completely focused on my arrows, but at the corner of my eyes I'd peek over towards kayla. She probably thinks I'm an idiot. O well. I ain't good for her anyway. Beth walked past me and went up to her,

" do you have any father daughter songs we could dance to? I really want to slow dance with daddy."

Shit! What the hell ya dumb bitch! I looked up to see Kayla's reaction which was just as I expected it to be. Tears formed in her eyes and she tried to fight em back but I saw em. I knew there was only one song on there like that and that sing killed her. I didn't know if she'd tell er or not. Her voice cracked when she said,

"number 17"

shit this is gonna kill her. She needs to stop worrying bout making others happy and worry bout herself.

"Thanks!" Beth said and skipped to the car and began changing it to number 17.

Maggie grabbed Herschel, Andrea grabbed dale and the song started. I quickly looked to kayla. Who was frozen, even shaking, trying to fight back the tears. Dammit Beth. If ya wasn't a girl I'd beat yer ass. The song began and the women started dancing with their fathers. I looked around for anything until I saw Shane eying kayla like she was a piece of meat. He loves taking advantage of women when they are at their weakest state. He's not gonna do that to my girl. Wait what? I broke out of my thoughts and looked to see her about to break down. Then I had an idea, I threw down my arrow and walked over to Rick. I tapped his shoulder and motioned with my head for him to follow me. He nodded. Once he was infront of me I whispered,

"ask kayla to dance."

He looked confused.

"This was her and her dads song. It's killin her and she has told me ur like er dad." I said

without lookin at him.

He smiled,

"you care for her."

"Do not just don't want to see her mopin." I grunted.

He smiled and shook his head while puttin an arm on my shoulder,

"alright" he walked past me and to kayla.

I smiled at her reaction. Shit daryl! Ur goin soft!

Kayla's pov.

This song was killing me and it just started. There was no way I was gonna be able to listen to the whole song without breaking. I never got to dance to this with my dad. All these women had dads that loved them and mine was gone. I couldn't be more jealous. I was about to get up and leave when someone tapped my shoulder. I looked up to see Rick smiling down at me and offering me a hand,

"dance with me?"

I hesitated for a minute but accepted. He led me to the fire and took me in his arms.

"Why you doin this Rick?" I asked.

He smiled,"figured you'd want to dance"

"thanks Rick." I said.

"Look Kay,I know I can never replace ur dad and I'm not gonna try. But know there are two men here that would do anything for you and will always do anything for ya." He said.

I got tears in my eyes,

"2?" I asked.

"Me and daryl. He cares for ya. A lot." He said.

I shook my head,

"daryl doesn't care about me like that."

He laughed,"trust me, I see how he looks at ya. But if he ever hurts ya, I'll kill him."

We both laughed.

"Thanks Rick" I said.

"Anytime squirt." He said.

The song ended and I didn't even notice. I wasn't listening to the song. While he hugged me he said,

"thank daryl, he's the one tht asked me to come over here."

We pulled out of the hug and I smiled and nodded as he walked back to Lori.