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.

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

of

was waiting to finish our movie in the other room, as I gently pull back - causing for

she was here

class all over again!" He holds his heart to fake being hurt as

you just aren't... a girl!" I try to explain, as he rolls

watch him walk off, winking at me and causing for me to grow flustered

hallway, I bound my way towards her, jumping up on the sofa as she

the hell 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

Who has you so burned up?!" Emma carries

causing my friend to snort out a laugh at the state I was getting myself

It's not like that and besides, I'm not even

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 for

don't have much

I can respond, we hear

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

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

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

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

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

loyalty and truthfulness,

leave you both to your movie, I'll make some food

all day

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