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.

stand in the 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

either of

the other room, as I gently pull back - causing for Daryl to look somewhat

too that she was

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

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

to 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 grow flustered once again. How the hell

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

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 harshly. He

has you so burned up?!" Emma carries on, as I cover

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

roll my eyes, trying to hide my embarrassment. "Stop it, Emma. It's not like that and besides, I'm not even set on staying here yet."

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

don't have much choice

can respond, we hear footsteps

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

important at girls night," he says, eyeing the

eyes flicking between Daryl

to stay and that I've not to let you leave."

I joke, as he shrugs and pulls a

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

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

day today on top of this, she must be

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