You and Daryl had been on the road together for a while now. Despite his gruff exterior, there was something about him that drew you in. The way he was always so observant, the way he protected you from danger without a second thought... There was no denying it, you had developed a bit of a crush on him. But you knew Daryl wasn't one for emotions, he always seemed to keep his distance, and you weren't sure if he felt the same way. As you both sat by the campfire, eating a meager meal of canned beans, the silence between you was thick. It was Daryl who finally broke it. "You always been this quiet?" he asked, his voice hoarse. You shrugged, not quite sure how to answer.