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.

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

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

she was

night... it's like English class all over again!" He holds his heart to fake being hurt

just aren't... a girl!" I try to explain,

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

quick rush down the hallway, I bound

bright red!" Emma comments and laughs loudly, causing for me to shush her

so burned up?!" Emma carries on, as I cover my reddening face with

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,

it, Emma. It's not like

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 in and stay with them

guess I don't have much choice either,

we hear footsteps coming

casual t-shirt and sweatpants, looking more

didn't interrupt anything important at girls night," he

eyes flicking

he said you've to stay and

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

Vincent. But then I couldn't crush Vincent's unwavering loyalty and truthfulness, he was bold and brave, two things I rarely ever was

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

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

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