Shadows In Durango

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*****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.

me... again." I admit, suddenly

just kiss Daryl a couple of days ago? You have them both wanting you

notice my hair, and Vincent has shocked me lately with how much he has

show! A wild love triangle if I've ever seen one!" Emma retorts, as I remove the contents of our shopping trip and put them on

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

I start getting ready. I pull on the shorts and waistcoat, adjusting them until they fit

going to be so fun - judging

fully dressed and looking fabulous.

say, genuinely

a total western diva," she replies, giving me

and a touch of glitter. Emma and I take a moment to admire ourselves in the mirror, giggling like little kids going to

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"All set?" Emma asks.

"All set," I confirm.

our charged phones and head downstairs before Emma insists on snapping some

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

just beginning to set. We make our way to Maggie's, chatting excitedly about what the night might hold. Maggie's western

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

own Maggie's clothing to show he was staff. "You two look fantastic! Come on in and join the fun." He leads us towards a

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

up dancing, laughing, and enjoying themselves as we

the bar staff and making eye contact with a cute guy

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