The decision was made for him when another knock was heard at the door. He froze, not even daring to breathe as he listened to see what was going on outside. Another knock followed shortly thereafter and he cursed under his breath angrily before making his way to the door, opening it to reveal Carol. He raised an eyebrow in confusion upon noticing her. “Uh, hey. What are you doing here? Thought you were supposed to be asleep or something,” he remarked as he allowed her into his apartment.

“You were right. I guess I did fall asleep, but not until very late at night. Did you call me at this hour just because you wanted to tell me goodbye?” Carol inquired with a slight tone of amusement in her voice. Daryl shrugged indifferently. “Well, if that’s true, then why don’t you come with me for breakfast? We can go somewhere after your shift ends,” Carol offered.

At her words, Daryl suddenly became aware of how hungry he was; his stomach growled quietly in response. ‘That was qui