Shadows In Durango

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*****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.

staying here with Vincent and Daryl around was the best option... they both seemed to step up to

either of

finish our movie in the other room, as I gently

too that she

get it, I ain't invited to girls night... it's like English class all over again!" He holds his heart to fake being hurt as I lightly shove his

It's not like that... you just aren't... a girl!" I try to explain,

staircase as I watch him walk off, winking at me and causing for me to

hallway, I bound my way towards her, jumping up on

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

burned up?!" Emma carries on, as I cover my

at the door, he's gone upstairs to shower but he hugged me to make sure 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

it, Emma. It's not like that and besides, I'm not even set

right? Plus, you know Vincent won't let you go anywhere else after that? He wants you here and you won't win against him." Emma hums, agreeing that it was for the best that I give in and

have much choice either, do

we hear

and tousled. He's wearing a casual t-shirt and sweatpants, looking more relaxed than before. He catches my eye

at girls night," he says, eyeing the still paused

a movie," Emma replies casually, her tone light but her eyes flicking

here, Sofia, but he said you've to stay and that I've not to let you leave." Daryl recites in

a prisoner here now?" I joke, as he shrugs and pulls

how light and 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

food for dinner if you're both hungry?" He suggests,

at school all day today on top of this, she must be

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