The Ship
The next few weeks went by in a blur. Rick went to work. He ate lunch with Maggie and Glenn. Daryl would occasionally grab lunch with them when the shop was on the less busier sight. He constantly wondered how a week with out seeing his best friend was going to affect him. Although Daryl was not going to be there he had planned to have a good time with Maggie and Glenn. He was going to relax in the sun. He was going to drink on the sky deck. He was gonna swim in the bluest oceans while they were docked on all the islands. He knows he will be using this week to sort out the feelings he has developed for Daryl. He was not sure when they started happening but this week of relaxation was to help him forget.
Today was finally the day. He was all packed and ready to go. He was waiting on Maggie and Glenn to come get him. He pulled out his phone and texted Daryl.
R: Hey. How is the packing coming along?
D: Eh. Almost done ‘Chonne should be here in an hour. She had to make sure her and Andrea’s bikes were polished and ready to go. Daryl replied.
Rick laughed a little. Andrea never really seemed into motorcycles the way Daryl and Michonne were. He thought about Daryl riding on his bike. The way he would look with winding running through his dirty locks that were sticking out of his helmet. Damnit Rick! Snap out of it.
R: Sounds like them. Hope you have a good time parading with other motorcycle enthusiast. He replied.
Daryl huffed out a laugh. As if he could have fun while his best friend was off doing who knows what with Maggie and Glenn.
D: Yeah have fun with Maggie and Glenn. You know we are going to be crazy by the end of the week. We each got stuck with a pair of love birds.
R: Yeah we will be sick of them making lovey dovey eyes at each other.
Just as Daryl was about to reply Michonne and Andrea burst through the door and dog piled on top of him.
“HEY!” He shouted as the three fell to the ground.
“Sup, Dare-bare?” Andrea asked. “Are you ready for our exciting week?”
“With you two? Nah I’d rather be laying on a beach by myself.” He joked.
“Ah. Come on Dare. You know you love us and cannot wait to spend all weekend with us.” She winked.
They got up off the floor and he reached for his phone. He saw he had two missed texts from Rick.
R: Daryl? Are you there?
R: Ok, well Maggie and Glenn are here. So I guess I will talk to you later.
Daryl was a little bit upset that he did not get to finish his conversation with Rick but that was ok he would talk to him later. He gathered up his stuff and walked outside with Michonne and Andrea. They secured everything to their bikes that they would need. Then they were on their way.
As they drove towards Miami they wove in and out of traffic. When they stopped to grab some food he texted Rick.
D: Hey. Sorry about earlier. I got ambushed by our second favorite couple. Andy and ‘Chonne decided I need to be involved in a dog pile. Lol.
After they finished eating they continued to drive. They finally arrived in Miami. They decided that since the convention did not start till tomorrow after noon they were going to grab a hotel for the night. They decided to get a suit. Daryl took the couch while Michonne and Andrea took the bedroom.
“’Chonne do you think this is going to work?” Andrea questioned.
“Andy baby don’t worry. Maggie and I have it all planned out. We planned all of this to a T.” Michonne stated. She started kissing down her neck. “Now get some sleep. We have to get up early tomorrow.” She kissed her forehead.
As Daryl was trying to go to sleep Rick texted him.
R: Hey. It’s ok didn’t know what happened. But, this will be the last time I will be able to talk to you for this week. Where we are going I am not going to be able to have cell service.
D: Man. That sucks. That is ok though. I will take lots of pictures of this week so you can see the motorcycles when you get back.
They said their good nights and went to bed. Once they were settled Maggie texted Michonne.
M: “Chonne remember you all have to arrive a little later tomorrow. We are going to be there as soon as they start letting people board.”
M: “ Yes Mags I know. Thanks for reminding me though. (: See you tomorrow sunshine.”
The next day Maggie, Glenn, and Rick boarded the ship as soon as they could. The rooms would be ready shortly. They were left to wonder the ship. They went up to the top deck to where they could see everything. They watched other people board and mingle with each other. Then Rick noticed something strange. They were no children aboard. Which normally that only meant one of two things. This was a single’s cruise or a couple’s cruise. He did not like where this was going. He let it go for now but he was definitely going to approach Maggie about this later.
Michonne, Andrea, and Daryl boarded the ship. Daryl was really confused. He did not know why they were on a fucking ship when they were supposed to be meeting for a motorcycle convention. He did not have time to think about that though since right after they boarded the horn was blowing signaling that the ship was moving. They walked around a little. They found a bar and that sat down and a drink.
“’Chonne what are we doing on a boat?” Daryl asked her over the rim of his drink.
“Uhh. We decided to change plans. Sorry for not telling you Dare. Figured you would have been upset.” Michonne giggled.
“Yeah Dare-bare you know we love you. We thought this would be better as a surprise.” She swirled her drink and hooked his arm.
They were told their rooms were ready. So they started towards their rooms. They were on a middle floor so it was not hard to find. Their suitcases were sitting outside the doors. Michonne and Andrea had a room right next to his. He was curious as to why there was another bag sitting beside his. It looked familiar but he couldn’t place it. He grabbed his and decided to leave the other one there. It could have been left by mistake. Once he was inside he threw his stuff to the floor. He went to go find ‘Chonne and Andy. As soon as he opened the door he saw Rick standing there.