Shadows In Durango

51

*****Sofia's POV*****

Daryl pulls up to Vincent's house, the car coming to a smooth stop in the driveway as he occasionally turns to glance at me - not saying much.

"I need to head straight back out again, so you two behave and text us if you need anything ok? Make yourselves comfortable and take whatever you want from the kitchen!" Daryl recites, as we both nod and climb out - as I feel a little crushed that he hadn't taken much notice of my transformed look.

"Yeah thanks, Daryl, for picking us up." I say, giving him a grateful smile as I open the car door to get out to which he just watches me and nods.

"Yeah, thanks!" Emma echoes after me, following me out of the car.

Daryl pushes a smile, watching as we gather our shopping bags from the trunk and make our way towards the front door. "Call if you need anything," he reminds us before driving off.

He was acting strange...

We enter Vincent's house, and the quiet atmosphere of the place contrasts sharply with the bustling mall we had just been at.

It's a relief to be back here, as I take a deep breath, feeling a sense of calm wash over me.

"That asshole didn't even notice your hair!" Emma groans, speaking my thoughts as I giggle and try to act unbothered about it.

"I thought he would have melted when he first saw you! Though, he did keep staring at you so maybe he just didn't want to say anything when I was there?" Emma continues to rant as we head upstairs to my current room.

"I know but who cares what he thinks? There is something I still have to tell you though..." I remember about last nights heated kiss, walking into my room and staring over at the bed where it had happened. "What now?!" Emma hurries the information out of me, as I laugh.

admit, suddenly embarrassed at how ridiculous it

them both wanting you Sofia how the hell will

hair, and Vincent has shocked me lately with how much

love triangle if I've ever seen one!" Emma

love triangle! I'm pretty sure Vincent only flirts with me when he's bored and Daryl is hard to figure out sometimes too... I'm just going with the flow at this point." I sigh, as Emma nods and gives me a 'sure' look. "Let's just get ready and have some fun!" Emma says, her excitement contagious. "We don't want to be late for Maggie's western night." She puts the

on the shorts and waistcoat, adjusting them until they fit just right. Next, I carefully place the cowboy hat on my head, feeling a thrill of excitement seeing the bright pink

to be so

and looking

I say, genuinely impressed. "How

total western diva," she replies, giving me

by adding some light makeup and a touch of glitter. Emma and I take a

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"All set?" Emma asks.

"All set," I confirm.

some pictures of one another

it was only a fifteen minute walk from Vincent's place

step outside, the sun just beginning to set. We make our way to Maggie's, chatting excitedly about what the night might hold. Maggie's western night had only opened last week and Emma

the place was already buzzing with energy. The decorations were on point, with hay bales, string lights, and western-themed props everywhere - even a mechanical bull

cowboy greets us at the entrance, dressed in his own Maggie's clothing to show he was staff. "You two look fantastic! Come on in and join the fun." He leads

most of the staff seemed young and pretty in here from what

already up dancing, laughing, and enjoying themselves as we admired the atmosphere of the

the plan? Do we risk getting a drink at the bar?" I suggest, eyeing up the bar

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