Shadows In Durango

47

*****Sofia's POV*****

As we both sat around half way through a movie, we both tense when hearing the front doorbell chime out around Vincent's home.

Maybe he's back? We did lock the door after all...

I look to Emma as she remains under the blanket on the sofa and I decide to go open it, rushing down the hall - only able to see the large silhouette through the blurred glass.

Touching the lock, I decide to double check first as I rise up onto my toes to look through the peep hole, shocked to find not Vincent, but Daryl.

Quickly unlocking it, he looks up and smiles at me as I poke my head around the door.

"Hey sweetheart, may I come in?" He jokes, as I chew my lip and blush profusely at his innocent mockery.

He damn well lives here with Vincent and yet here I was cracking the door as though he was some random stranger off the streets! Who am I to stop him from coming inside his own living space?! "Sorry!" I quickly say, moving aside as he just chuckles and enters.

"Home alone?" He looks around at the quiet house before I shake my head.

"Emma's here." I inform him, as he nods and seems relaxed with the thought.

Why did he care if I was left home alone? Especially in Vincent's home... this was probably as safe a place as I could be right now...

"Vincent told me what happened... how are you feeling?" He looks down at me in concern as I shrug and wrap my arms around myself for silent comfort.

"Come here." He suddenly says, reaching out his hands to pull me to him, locking me in a warm and comforting embrace.

hallway, rocking slightly as I inhale his rich scent and feel at ease. Maybe staying here with Vincent and Daryl around was the best option... they both seemed to step up to comfort me when I most needed it... but

did either of them even

who was waiting to finish our movie in the other room, as I gently pull back - causing for Daryl to look somewhat disappointed before

smile, reminding him too that she was here as

all over again!" He holds his heart to

a girl!" I try

shower anyway, I had a long drive." He confirms, moving towards the staircase as I watch him walk off, winking at me and causing for me to

to Emma in a quick rush down the hallway, I bound my way towards her, jumping up on the sofa

was it? Why do you look like somebody just slapped you on both cheeks? You're bright red!" Emma comments and laughs loudly, causing for me to shush her

burned up?!" Emma

I was ok... after yesterday!" I whisper out as quiet as a mouse, causing my friend to snort out a laugh at the state I was getting myself in over him. Emma leans in, her eyes twinkling with mischief. "Well, if you're going to be living here with both of them, you might as well enjoy the view," she teases, nudging me

trying to hide my embarrassment. "Stop it, Emma. It's not like that

go anywhere else after that? He wants you here and you won't win

don't have

hear footsteps coming down

t-shirt and sweatpants, looking more relaxed than before. He catches my

girls night," he says, eyeing

movie," Emma replies casually, her tone light but her eyes flicking between Daryl and

You're safe here, Sofia, but he said you've to stay and

a prisoner here now?" I joke, as he shrugs and pulls a 'I guess so' look

airy Daryl was, always seeming approachable and level headed compared to Vincent. But then I couldn't crush Vincent's unwavering loyalty and truthfulness, he was bold and brave, two things I rarely ever

I'll leave you both to your movie, I'll make some food for dinner if you're both hungry?"

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