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.

Vincent and Daryl around was the best option... they both seemed to

of them even

almost forget about my friend who was waiting to finish our movie in the other room, as I gently

she was here as he

I ain't invited to girls night... it's like English class all over again!"

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

had a long drive." He confirms, moving towards the staircase as I watch him walk off, winking at me and causing for me to grow flustered once again. How the hell will I handle living here with not only one, but

quick rush down the hallway, I bound my way towards her,

red!" Emma comments and laughs loudly, causing for me to shush her harshly. He might hear her and make fun

up?!" Emma carries on, as I

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

to hide my embarrassment. "Stop it, Emma. It's not like that and besides, I'm not even

says, drawing out the words. "Just a harmless hug, 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

guess I don't have much choice either,

we hear footsteps coming down the

damp and tousled. He's wearing a casual t-shirt and sweatpants, looking more relaxed

anything important at girls night," he says, eyeing the

eyes flicking between Daryl

but he said you've to stay

he shrugs and pulls a 'I guess so' look

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 was bold and brave, two things I rarely ever was and if one thing was

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

forgot that she was at school all day today on top of this, she

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