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Your breathing was labored; sweat clinging to various points on your body. You knew you had to get out, get away. But it seemed that with every turn you made, the walkers got nearer. You knew that their moans would haunt you for as long you’d live. Although, with how many walkers there were, it didn’t seem as though you’d live for very long. Running quickly, you ducked into a house, closing the door behind you. Already you could hear the walkers banging against the door, their moans chilling you to the bone. They had found food and they were ravenous. Trying to stem the sobs that threatened to overflow, you looked at the gun in your hand. You had planned for this. You refused to be one of those things currently pounding against the door. …show more content…

You knew you couldn’t get out of this. You knew. “You alright? No bites?” A gruff voice asked. You opened your eyes-not knowing when exactly you had closed them-to a sight you hadn’t seen in a long time. “Holy shit, am I dreaming?” You whisper, your voice harsh from disuse. You looked up at him in wonderment, marveling at the face of another human being. After months with only those monsters for company, the man was a welcome sight. The man sighed and shook his head. “No you dumbass. You ain’t dreamin’. Now get up, we’re gonnna get out of here.” You nodded your head rapidly. He nodded back, gripping his crossbow tightly. This man had dispatched the walkers with ease, quickly thinning the large group. He looked back at you and tilted his head in a silent order to follow. You held the gun in your hand tightly, quickly following. You didn’t care where you went. This man had just saved you and that mattered. “The names Y/N, and thanks” you tell him, your voice quiet, but no less sincere. “Daryl Dixon,” he replied his voice unsure. In that moment you knew two things. One you weren’t going to let go of this guy any time soon. Not until you repaid him somehow. And two, the guy didn’t get too many compliments or expression of thanks. You’d rectify that

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