#daryl dixon prompt

[jjscrybaby]

the birthday boy

daryl dixon x fem!reader | fluff | (cringe, cringe, cringe! i can’t help who i am😖basic gift ideas bc i couldn’t think of anything, kissing.)

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One thing you were you would never get back was knowing the date. You’d spent the last couple years in the dark, you had a brief idea of how many years had gone by but dates? Absolutely no clue. It was when you and your group got to Alexandria that you learnt they knew the date, they’d kept track; it wasn’t like they were out killing walkers and fighting for survival, so they had the time to do such a mundane thing.

You’d asked Daryl when his birthday was a long time ago, just after the farm fell and before you reached the prison. The two of you were on watch whilst everyone else slept — or at least tried to — and you wanted to know his zodiac sign. It was silly, but you wanted to talk about something that wasn’t the hell your lives had become. He’d muttered out ‘January 6th’, and then gone silent once again. You kept that information stored in the little Daryl section in your mind, and you hadn’t forgotten it.

“What’re you doin’?” Daryl muttered sleepily, waking up to you sitting on him with a wide grin on your face. He opened one eye, looking from you to the window. “The sun ain’t even fully risen. Better ‘ave a good reason to wake me up.”

“I do,” you murmured, leaning down to catch his lips with yours. He didn’t argue, his arms loosely wrapping around your waist as he kissed you back.

“You alrigh’?” He checked quietly. You definitely weren’t the early riser out of the pair of you, in the morning’s that he had to go on an early supply run and tried to wake you to say goodbye he’d usually be cursed at.

“Yeah,” you reassured softly, running your hand through his growing locks. “Happy birthday, handsome.”

His eyebrows furrowed in confusion, before he let out a soft huh. “Is that today?”

“Yes, it’s today you idiot,” you giggled, pecking his cheek. “Do you want your presents now or at the party?”

“What…” he muttered, eyes widening.

You snorted, swatting at his chest. “I’m kidding. There’s no party. But me and Carol are baking a cake and you can’t say no, I already had to talk them out of finding a birthday banner.”

“Mhm, appreciate it,” he smirked lazily, drawing circles into your thigh. “Can we go back to sleep now, darlin’? I appreciate the birthday wake up, but ‘m exhausted.”

“You don’t want your presents,” you pouted.

“Thought you were kiddin’?” He questioned, leaning on his elbows to sit up slightly.

“About the party, yeah. You really think that I wouldn’t get you presents? Have you met me?” You teased. He smiled softly at you, a quirk of a lip that you were sure no one else was ever on the receiving end of.

“Didn’t even kno’ it was my birthday, so I wasn’t expectin’ presents,” he muttered.

You rolled your eyes fondly, switching the bedside table lamp on before getting off of him to rush over to the closet. You pulled out a paper bag, handing it over to him. “I couldn’t find any wrapping paper,” you sheepishly explained.

“That’s alright,” he chuckled, reaching out for your hand. You sat down next to him as he sat up, looking between you and the bag. “You know you didn’t ‘ave to get me anythin’.”

“I wanted to,” you argued. “Now, open it, please. I’m getting impatient.”

He let out a quiet laugh, opening up the bag. First he pulled out a knife; it wasn’t new, or even very sharp — although he’d be able to sort that out — but there was something on the side of it. Both yours and his initials carved into the side. You knew that wasn’t really his thing, something so cheesy, but you wanted his gift to have meaning. It was difficult to find things for anyone’s birthday in an apocalypse, but Daryl? Well, that’s pretty much impossible.

“Thankyou, darlin’.” He ran his fingers over the messy carving you’d done, a fond look in his eyes. “I love it.” He leant in and pressed a peck to your lips, making your eyes twinkle.

“Really? I know it’s not much…” you said, about to go on a classic ramble.

“Stop. I love it, seriously. I ain’t ever— I’ve never gotten a birthday present before, ‘least not one that I can remember,” he admitted, squeezing your hand.

Tears brimmed in your eyes, but you kept the smile on your face. You hadn’t expected that Daryl had many fun birthday’s growing up, not with the family he had. Maybe Merle took him to a bar on his 21st to have his first legal drink, but that was probably it. You kissed the corner of his mouth, stroking his hair.

“Well, now that we’re not fighting for our lives constantly anymore, expect presents every year. Christmas, too,” you said softly.

“Wouldn’t expect anythin’ less from you,” he responded, caressing your cheek lovingly. He placed the knife on the bedside table, moving to switch the light off.

“What’re you doing?” You asked.

“Goin’ back to sleep?” He answered, looking back at you over his shoulder. “That alright with you?” He teased.

“But… you haven’t opened your other present,” you explained. There was something in your tone, nervousness, shyness, he wasn’t sure.

“Another one?” He looked at you in confusion.

“Don’t be dramatic, Dar. It’s not like I spent any money,” you giggled. You went behind you, opening the drawer and pulling out something. You held it in your hand, not letting him see. “It’s a bit stupid, but I wanted to give you this for awhile. Since you gave me mine, at least.”

You opened your palm and revealed the silver band, a shy smile on your face. Six months ago, Daryl had gone on a week long supply run and he’d returned home with a ring. It wasn’t like you could have a proper wedding, not like the one you used to dream about when you were younger, but you wanted to marry Daryl. You wanted to tell people he was your husband. So, of course, you’d cried your eyes out and said yes. Ever since you’d wanted him to have a ring, too. Your engagement ring would probably be your wedding one as well, it wasn’t like you could go shopping. If you were going to get married, both of you needed proof of the wedding.

It was silent, you stared at him waiting for some sort of reaction. Slowly, a smile made its way onto his face. “You ain’t gonna ask me?”

“What?”

“I ain’t acceptin’ a ring without a proposal,” he joked.

You giggled, moving to straddle his waist once again. “Daryl Dixon, will you marry me?”

“Mhm,” he hummed, cradling your cheek in his hand as he brought your face down to his. “‘Course I will, baby.”

His lips moved against yours, arms wrapping around your waist to tug you to lie down on top of him. You pulled away first, grabbing his hand to slip the ring onto his fingers.

“Wouldn’t want to spend my birthday’s with no one else.”

[dixons-sunshine]

Admiring The View | Daryl Dixon x Fem!Reader

Day Ten: Sleeping in.

A/N: I’m behind on these again. I’m sick at the moment, though, so catching up will have to wait.

The rays of the late morning sun shone through the curtains in your shared room with Daryl. Beyond the silk of the curtains, one could see the frost sticking against the glass, snowflakes falling down to the ground. Not a single person was about in the community, everyone seemingly unanimously deciding to stay in their respective living quarters that day.

For you and Daryl, it was no different. You were laying together in bed, your head resting against his chest as you traced mindless circles onto his chest. Daryl was running his fingers up and down your spine, his other arm curled behind his head, with his eyes closed as he basked in the comfort of the moment. Very rarely did Daryl get to sleep late and just lay in bed with you, so he was savouring the moment.

You raised your head from his chest and looked up at him. The smile you sent him was so soft, so loving, it made Daryl’s heart leap in his chest. Your eyes were half-lidded, and it was evident that you were still fighting against the remnants of sleep.

“What?” Daryl inquired in a low, gruff voice. “What’s wrong?”

You shook your head, your smile ever present. “Just admiring the view.”

“Oh? S’the view pleasant?”

“Very,” you replied, before being cut off by a yawn.

Daryl chuckled and adjusted his grip around you. “Go to sleep, Sweetheart. I’ll be here when ya wake up again.”

“What about you? Aren’t you gonna get some more sleep?”

“Maybe later. S’my turn to admire the view now.”

[hauntedjellyfishwitch-blog]

Too Far.

Summary: He's like a wounded animal when he's angry, lashing out when he feels cornered. He's gone too far this time, snapped and said something he definitely didn't mean, so now he has to fix it.

Pairing: Daryl Dixon x Reader (No use of Y/N)

TW: Fighting. Daryl is a dick, but not really, but also he is. Apologetic!Daryl. Alexandria Era. Sex.

A/N: Inspired by an excellent post by @love-norman which I'll link in the comments. I wasn't sure if you were okay with smut, so there's a fairly brief mention of sex but nothing overly explicit.

-

He’s a surprisingly effective communicator, once she can convince him to talk more and with enough time to work out exactly what ticks and grunts mean what. Daryl Dixon’s entire bag is self-sacrifice, so if he can assume that she needs him to tell her what’s going on in the always too busy head of his, he can do that for her without much care for how it impacts him. It’s not his most healthy coping mechanism but it certainly isn’t his worst and the reward? Oh, the reward is sweet. The reward is comfort and kindness and being held; being loved. What’s a moment of discomfort for a lifetime of her?

He's had to practice letting his walls down, slowly but surely since he met her, all the while failing to realise she was just digging her way underneath them. She didn’t ever pry, not really, not in any way that felt invasive, but she’d patiently wait him out; ask the question quietly, softly, and let him linger in the comfortable silence until he chose to answer back. Sometimes she’d work out the information without his need to speak at all; it happened the moment he realised he was fucked, that he was absolutely, irrefutably hers. She’d worked out exactly who he was as a person and he’d barely sad a word.

He’s attentive, and whilst that shocks him it comes as no surprise to anyone around him. He has spent his life fearing that he is exactly who he feared, but those who are lucky enough to consider themselves, correctly or not, close to Daryl never fear for much but his wellbeing. That he is a careful, thoughtful and tender partner surprises nobody but him. That’s not to say they don’t argue, the end of the world comes with its own set of tensions even without the usual relationship concerns, but he’s learnt not to bite first.

-

He shouldn’t have drunk anything, in hindsight, they’re both in bad shape, overwrought and under-fed and they shouldn’t have been at a fucking party, of all places. He definitely shouldn’t have had the four glasses of scotch Reg offered him on a mostly empty stomach. He can’t get used to the Alexandria walls, the houses he never could have afforded to breathe near let alone buy, the soft comforts he’d never had even before the end of the world. He’s never been to a party that hasn’t had a piss-stained couch or an overly full ashtray.

“You know that’s bullshit, Daryl, you’re being ridiculous!” She yells, firmly back in their own living room after he’d practically stormed out of Deanna’s. One minute they’re in full swing, standing talking about vacations from the old days with some new faces, the next his hand is dropping from around her waist and thudding from the front door like she’d said, ‘fuck off’ rather than the word ‘Canada’. He’d slammed the door behind them and snarled about how he would have embarrassed her and her fancy fucking vacations in ‘the real world’.

“Lil’ miss travel abroad and see th’ world cause she’s better than Daryl fuckin’ Dixon”

“What? That’s not-“

“I’m jus’ an idiot redneck with nothin’ an’ you’re this smart chick who saw the world, I get it, I ain’t dumb, th’ fuck would ya have wanted wit’ me?”

Her heart would shatter for him if she wasn’t seething quite so much, the sheer desperation in his words at odds with the tension in his body, clenched hands dragging through his finally clean hair. His eyes are stinging and he absolutely refuses to cry, has never gotten over thinking it makes him weak even when he feels weak.

“Daryl, what the fuck? Why are you being such an asshole?“

“Shut up, always yappin’ about stupid shit, fuckin’ hate ya sometimes!”

He turns quickly, wants to throw something, wants to scream, broad shoulders and harsh angles and all the wind leaves his body when he sees her flinch away from him. She’s cowers backwards, he feels like he’s going to be sick, body collapsing in on itself as he feels the anger leave his bones, replaced with ice laced panic. For a second, a horrifying second that feels ten times as long, he’s his old man. Shitfaced and angry with a glass in hand and if he had a mirror, he knows exactly whose face he’d see staring back at him.

“I would never hurt ya” he whispers, voice low and so broken, full of conviction as his breath hitches in the middle and crumbles at the end and she’d hug him if she wasn’t so shell shocked. Neither of them move for a beat, standing stock still as he trails his eyes over her, clocks the way her gaze refuses to lift to meet his. He can’t breathe. The room is too small for everything he’s feeling, like the walls are inching close and closer and the air is getting less. He tries to move like lightning but his whole body feels sluggish and slow as he inches past her and out the front door, flinching as it closes behind him and he wanders out into the street. He stares back at the house for a moment before deciding he needs a walk to clear his head.

When he comes back she’s sitting on the couch waiting for him, thumbs twiddling, head still down and worry eating her alive. He eases the door shut behind him, loud enough to tell her he’s home but soft enough to show he’s not mad. He wishes a door could convey remorse but it’s taken him long enough to be able to do it with words he doubts a block of wood would be able to in the timeframe he needs. He shucks off his boots, realising he shouldn’t have been wearing them in the house in the first place.

The fresh air has cooled his body enough that he feels less of the alcohol circulating around his system. He tries not to squeeze the flowers he’d plucked from the bush outside Aaron’s place as he stands with his back against the wood.

“’M sorry” he whispers before clearing his throat and repeating it at a higher volume. She turns her face towards him, looking at him over her shoulder. The anger is gone from her face, replaced with a dwelling worry that spikes at him, makes him replay his words over and over.

“What did I do?”

“Nothin’” he insists quickly, pauses before he realises he should say more, that she sometimes needs him to say more, they’ve talked about this “Ya didn’t, I promise”

“I’m sorry”

That does it, rips him from his safe haven by the door because he can’t stand the thought that she deserved anything he said to her, that she’d said anything wrong when he knows she hadn’t. Talking at a party, about stupid old-world stuff whilst her spare, wine glass free hand kept his back warm. She hadn’t said a damn thing wrong, and he’d scared her.

He strides over to the couch, coming round to kneel in front of her. He places the somewhat squashed flowers on the couch cushion next to her. He hovers a hand above her knee, placing it gently on the fabric of her dress when she doesn’t flinch away at the sight. He doesn’t want her to flinch ever again.

“Dun’ apologise to me when ya ain’t done nothin’ wrong”

“I’m so-“

“Dun’ ever apologise to me when i’s my fault. ‘S my shit an’ I shouldn’t take it out on ya”

She knows he loves her, has proven it time and time again, has put his body in front of hers in the face of almost certain death, would protect her with his last breath, would love her with it. But she knows she’ll never be able to unhear it, that some things you can’t take back, that she’ll always wonder, just a little bit if its true. Logic and love are very rarely intertwined.

“Okay”

He can still hear his fathers words ringing in his head, he knows, more than most, the power that words hold over people. He tries not to say anything he doesn’t mean, and he’ll admit he’s acerbic, pointed sure but never cruel, never unnecessarily unkind. He doesn’t know why tonight was different, but he takes her hands in his, locking his eyes on her so she understands.

“I dun’ get t’ speak t’ ya like that”

“No, you don’t” she agrees, voice firmer, back to her usual tone, the one he’s always loved going hand in hand with the certainty she can hold her own. She pauses, bringing his hands up to press a kiss to his knuckles, soothing because she’s terrified that after all this time, he’s still going to break them by thinking he’s not allowed to claim his hurt “You alright?”

He doesn’t answer, instead sitting back on his feet, raising a small hopeful smile at her.

“Tell me about th’ vacation”

“I don’t-“

“Please. Ya said ya still think ‘bout Canada all th’ time”

He really does want to know, he hadn’t been outside of Georgia before everything went down, and she’s mentioned travel but Canada hadn’t come up; he’s not sure if it was that, that set him off or that he felt inadequate in a room full of people with experiences he never got to have.

“I think it was my favourite trip. Packed a bag and went alone on a whim, found a lake in the forest with a little cabin. Just mountains and trees and lakes. It’s the most peaceful I’ve ever felt. I never wanted to mention it, I know you missed out on so much, but then everyone was talking and I-“

“Nah, go on, ‘S’alright”

“When Reg asked…I was going to say that’s what I picture, when I think of life outside of all of this, me and you in Canada”

“Ya think of that with me?” his voice is low, incredulous awe pulled tight at the edges, he was so busy feeling less than everyone else that he’d missed out on the fact she was thinking of him. She nods, smiling at him, working it out without him needing to say it, figuring out what drove him to snap without asking, under his walls and right in the centre of the internal world he’s built.

“We’d have a house, out near a lake with a wooden porch, and a dog, big scruffy one who likes to catch fish. We’d have coffee together overlooking the water in the morning. You’d work at the local garage, ‘cause you’re good with your hands and tools, wouldn’t have to deal with people all day, fix up all the bikes you’d secretly want...”

He’s staring her at in silence, watching her wistful face glow in the lamplight, he can barely breathe let alone find words knowing that she’s not just dreamt about a life with him, she’s thought it out in detail. He wants it, wants that life with her so badly it aches, thinks it’s the first time he’s wanted anything from life except to get through it.

“I’d work at the bar, play guitar at crappy open mic nights and you’d come for a beer after my shift to walk me home”

He hums, all the response he can manage, guilt chewing at him from the inside, clawing at his mind knowing that he’s taken his own problems out on her, told her he hates her all the while she’s dreaming of something so utterly fucking perfect.

“We’d make dinner together and dance in the living room, go camping at the weekends and make love all night long”

“In another life?” he chuckles, warm and full, knowing he’ll dream about this for the rest of his life.

“In every life…If you’d find me”

“I’d find ya”

-

He runs her a bubble bath, still amazed and confused that he can, that they’ve spent months on the road starving and struggling and here there’s a pantry that has bubble bath. The flowers from Aarons front garden are perched in a glass of water by the bed, the lamps turned off and the doors are locked up as tight as they can be. He’s insistent that he shows his apology, but he’s never had a way to do it outside these walls, nothing beyond words and affection and his experience with what women might like is limited at best.

He stands in the doorway, watching as she wraps herself in a dressing gown. He wonders idly if the amount of love he feels for her could kill him; he feels it so deeply in his bones that he physically isn’t sure it should be able to fit inside of one person. He feels it explode warmth around his body when she shuffles forward to rest her head on his chest.

“You know you don’t have to do all of this? I’m not mad”

Later, when he’s apologised again, reassured her and comforted her and she’s convinced him he’s worth loving in return, he takes them both to bed. Touches her with soft, repentant hands that have always been gentle, hands that are gentle exactly because he knows how dangerous they can be. Atonement seeping from every inch of him as he inches home inside of her, cherishes the contended sigh she lets out at the feel of him. He could never hate her, not even if he tried.

He stills when he bottoms out, rests his forehead against hers as her hips press against his firmly, dragging him as deep as he can go.

“Wha’ ya see in me, anyway?” he whispers against her lips, full of self-doubt.

She looks into him with an intensity that almost hurts, brings her hands to the sides of his face, makes sure he believes her as sincerely as she believes his apology.

“Everything”

[littlecub9666]

Y/N: You have no idea what I'm capable of!

Daryl: Don't take this personally, but I feel like I'm being threatened by a cupcake.

[daryltwdixon]

also do u have advice for writing smut?! i really really want to make one and have a draft but i’m so so bad at describing the actual act as well as the build up towards it— like i know what plot i want to do and have a solid beginning typed out but it’s just so difficult going past that considering i’m so inexperienced with writing 🥲 thank uuu

First of all, it means so much to me that you trust me for writing advice! I am not a professional nor do I think I write smut as well as some of my fellow writers on here, but here is what I will tell you:

warnings: this post is nsfw below the cut

I think smut can be super overwhelming and hard to write well! Bringing a person into the sexual experience is tricky because there’s a fine line between “okay, now they’re fuckin’” and “oh my god, I feel everything they’re feeling, and it’s like I’m really there with them.”

One piece of advice I read once that really helped was to remember the five senses in writing. I find this especially important in smut!I

I kinda went off the deep end here cause you really got me thinking 🤓

Touch

What does their skin feel like? What does the reader’s skin feel like? What sensations run through the body?

Is he warm? Do his hands feel rough with callouses, or does he run smoother knuckles down my face as he caresses me?

Do I get goosebumps when he kisses my neck? What does his tongue feel like when he soothes the feeling of his teeth on my flesh?

Is he hot and sweaty, desperate? Or is this slow, gentle, and warm?

As someone who has had sex before, I often try to remember what something felt like when it was especially good—the way my thighs shake after coming down from an orgasm, how flushed my cheeks get, the ache in my muscles after being held just right.

Joel's hands are rough, broad, his fingers spanning the width of your ribs as he pulls you closer. There’s heat radiating off him, the kind that seeps into your skin, prickling up your spine. His palm drags down, calloused fingertips catching on the soft skin of your waist, like he’s memorizing the feel of you. 

Taste

This one is easy to forget but can seriously pull the reader into the moment.

When I kiss Joel, I taste whiskey or coffee on his tongue, the salt of sweat lingering on his upper lip from a long day.

When I kiss Daryl, I taste cigarettes, maybe even something metallic—he’s always biting the inside of his cheek.

When I kiss their neck, is it salty with sweat? Or do I faintly taste the Irish Spring soap they used last night?

Taste changes depending on placement—a dick in the mouth is gonna taste much more heady, salty, depending on cleanliness. Both of them would taste so masculine (imo, hot as hell) but in different ways.

Daryl's mouth is cigarettes and salt, the dull lingering taste of cheap beer still clinging to his tongue. When you kiss him deeper, there’s something rough beneath it, something metallic from all the times you saw him biting at his own lip, the taste of sweat and sun. He groans low in his throat, his fingers tightening at your waist, and when he pulls back, you can still taste the smoke, the heat, the grit of him.

Smell

This ties into taste, because our nose and mouths are often linked together to create one sense. Smell is also linked HEAVILY to memory, emotions, and attraction.

Instead of listing smells, describe how they affect the character. Does it make their stomach tighten? Does it trigger a memory? Does it make them dizzy with want?Layer smells together for realism.

Sweat doesn’t just smell like salt—it might mix with leather, gunpowder, or something more personal.

Use scent changes to track pacing—sweat, heat, breath, the lingering smell of sex afterward.

As you lean in, you catch the distinct smell of him, of your Joel. Warm skin, sun-baked sweat, and the lingering scent of sawdust and earth, it's enough to make your head spin with desire. He carries the scent of wood and sweat, the byproduct of long hours fixing fences, moving supplies, hauling weight over his shoulder. His shirt holds onto the faintest trace of laundry soap, worn thin from too many washes, but beneath it all is him—something clean, masculine, steady.

Sight

Of course, this is a big part of explaining smut. Sight gives the reader something to follow in a scene. It’s about body language, micro-expressions, the way desire changes someone’s face.

Don’t just say what the character looks like—show how they react. A character’s body tells a story. How their chest rises, how their hands shake, how their eyes darken.

Make use of focus. What’s the reader paying attention to? A clenched jaw, the way their partner’s fingers dig into their skin, the way their body tightens before they moan?

Daryl’s mouth is kiss-bruised, swollen from where you’ve been biting at his lips. His hair clings to his forehead, damp with sweat, his cheeks flushed, but his eyes—his eyes are locked onto yours, dark, sharp, hungry. His hands are gripping you too tight, like he’s afraid you’ll disappear, but when you roll your hips, his head tilts back, his throat bobbing as he lets out a breathless, wrecked moan.

Sound

other than dirty talk (of course my personal fave) what kind of sounds are we making?

Think about sound variety. It’s not just moans—it’s grunts, gasps, growls, the rustling of sheets, the creak of a bed, the hitched breath between words.

Use sound to show loss of control. We know Joel and Daryl are pretty stoic, quiet men. So when they start out just breathy and quiet but then eventually they make noises like whimpers, curses, groans and growling. Whewwwwwyyyyyy

Dirty talk is sound too. Think about how it’s said—breathy? Rough? Stuttered? Is their voice cracking?

He’s not loud. Not at first. But you feel every sound he makes—the way his breath stutters, the way his chest shakeswith every exhale. When you drag your nails down his back, his jaw clenches, his hips jerking up involuntarily. He growls, deep and low, his voice gravelly as he mutters, “That what you want, darlin’?” But when you clench around him, slow and teasing, he finally breaks—a wrecked, shaky groan, his head dropping forward, his forehead pressing against yours as he grits out, “Fuck.”

HOWEVER. Adding descriptive words like these only make sense if you have reasoning for them. What emotions do they tie to the experience for the reader x Joel/Daryl? Just like in any fic, sensory details in smut should serve a purpose beyond just making the scene feel “hot.” It’s not enough to describe touch, taste, and sound for the sake of it—those sensations should be tied directly to the characters, their emotions, and the tension between them.

For characters like Joel and Daryl, who aren’t overtly expressive or traditionally romantic, the way they touch, react, and move says more than words ever could. What they do, how they do it, and what they don’t do all carry weight. Sensory details should showcase their personalities, their dynamic with the other person, and the emotional undercurrent beneath the physical act.

Joel isn’t someone who spouts flowery praise or gets lost in the moment—he’s gruff, restrained, but deeply physical. His touch is deliberate, heavy, his body language always saying more than his words do.

Instead of just describing how he grips her hips, think about what that grip means—is he steadying himself, like he doesn’t want to lose control? Or is it possessive, grounding, a silent way of saying you’re mine because he won’t let himself say it out loud?

Daryl is rough around the edges, but there’s a quiet intensity to him. He doesn’t have the same verbal restraint as Joel (though I’d argue they are similar) but he’s gruff, hesitant in his own way, always balancing between rough and careful because he doesn’t always trust himself with softness. (Cries into pillow)

The way he tugs you closer isn’t just about proximity—it’s about need, about how he doesn’t always ask for things, but right now, he’s taking what he wants.

Smut isn’t just about bodies meeting—it’s about what’s being said without words. Whether it’s slow and reverent, rough and frantic, or taunting and full of defiance, the way they touch, hesitate, take, or surrender is what makes it feel real. The physical act is important, but the reason behind it is what makes it linger.

Whewyyyyy anon! Hope this got your gears turning and inspires some good smut!!! Love you!!

[fanfics4all]

A Fragile Trust

Request: Yes / No This is based off of @haileygarciasunshine prompt list that I found here!

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Daryl Dixon x Fem!Teen!Reader (Platonic) 

Word count: 2113

Warnings: Family dying, panic attack, should be it

Y/N: Your Name 

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*Daryl’s POV*

The woods were quiet, save for the occasional rustling of leaves and the soft panting of Dog as he trotted beside me. The air was thick with the scent of damp earth and pine, a telltale sign of recent rain. I moved with practiced ease, my crossbow slung over my back, eyes sharp as I scanned the trees for any signs of danger. I hadn’t planned to be out this long, but the last few stops had turned up nothing. 

Dog suddenly perked up, ears twitching as he sniffed the air. A low whine escaped him, and I slowed my pace, gripping my crossbow tighter. 

“What is it, boy?” I muttered. 

Dog trotted ahead, leading me toward a small clearing. As I stepped through the brush, my sharp eyes landed on a figure curled up near the base of a tree. It was a girl- young, maybe nineteen, her frame shaking violently as she gasped for air. I frowned, slinging my crossbow over my shoulder as I cautiously approached. 

“Hey.” I called out gruffly, not wanting to startle her. 

She didn’t respond, didn’t even look up. Her hands gripped at her chest like she was trying to hold herself together, her breathing erratic, eyes wide but unfocused. A panic attack. I had seen it before. Hell, I’d felt it before. I crouched in front of her, keeping my voice low but firm. 

“It’s okay, just breathe.” 

Her eyes flickered to me, but the panic didn’t lessen. She shook her head, her whole body trembling. Dog whined again before stepping forward, pressing his body against the girl’s legs before settling into her lap. The warmth of him must’ve helped because, after a moment, she shakily lifted a hand and started stroking his fur. Her breathing was still rough, but it wasn’t as erratic as before. I watched as Dog did his thing, grounding her in a way no words could. I exhaled, then tried again. 

“What’s your name?” 

The girl swallowed hard before answering, her voice barely above a whisper. 

“Y/N.” 

I gave a small nod. “Alright, Y/N. What happened?” 

She hesitated, her fingers tightening in Dog’s fur. A fresh wave of emotion surged through her, but she managed to force the words out. 

“M-My family… they’re gone.” Her voice broke, her eyes welling with fresh tears. 

“I tried- I tried to help them, but… I couldn’t-” Her breathing hitched again, but Dog nuzzled into her, and she clung to him like a lifeline. I sighed, running a hand through my hair. I wasn’t good at this shit. I wasn’t the type to spout comforting words or promise things would be okay. But I knew what loss felt like. I knew what it was like to be alone. 

“Listen…” I said, my voice gruff but steady. “Ain’t nothin’ you could’ve done.” I looked at her, waiting for her to meet my eyes. When she finally did, I held her gaze. 

“I know it don’t feel like it now, but you ain’t alone. Not right now.” 

She sniffled, still petting Dog. “What do I do now?” 

I shifted, glancing around before looking back at her. “You come with me.” I said simply. 

“Ain’t safe out here on your own.” 

Y/N hesitated, searching my face like she was trying to decide if she could trust me. But Dog hadn’t left her side. 

After a long moment, she nodded. “Okay.” 

I stood, offering her a hand. She took it, and I pulled her to her feet. 

“C’mon.” I said. “We’ll figure it out.” 

We walked in silence for a while, Y/N staying close to me, her arms crossed tightly around herself like she was afraid she’d fall apart if she let go. Dog kept pace beside her, his ears flicking every so often as he kept watch. I glanced over at her every now and then, watching the way her fingers absently twisted in Dog’s fur. She was still shaking, but not as badly as before. 

It wasn’t long before Alexandria’s walls came into view. The sun was starting to set, casting an orange glow over the place, making it seem damn near peaceful. But I knew better. The world ain’t been peaceful for a long time. 

As we approached the gate, I let out a sharp whistle. The lookout spotted us immediately, and the gates started creaking open. I felt Y/N tense beside me. 

“It’s alright.” I muttered, just loud enough for her to hear. “They’re good people.” 

She didn’t respond, just clung tighter to Dog. 

Once we stepped inside, a few familiar faces turned our way. Carol was the first to spot us, her sharp eyes flickering between me and the girl at my side. Then came Aaron and a few others. They were all eyeing Y/N curiously, some whispering to each other. 

“What’s this?” Carol asked, stepping closer. 

I sighed, rubbing the back of my neck. “Found her in the woods.” I said simply. 

“She was alone.” 

Y/N pressed closer to my side, gripping Dog’s fur. I could feel the weight of her stare, but I didn’t pull away. 

“She ain’t safe out there on her own.” I continued. “Figured she’d be better off here.” 

Aaron frowned, eyes flickering to Y/N before landing back on me. 

“You okay with this?” 

I gave him a look. “Yeah. Why wouldn’t I be?” 

He shrugged. “Just not used to seeing you bring people in. Especially ones that won’t let go of you.” 

I scowled, shifting uncomfortably. It was true, I wasn’t usually the one dragging in strangers. But something about this girl… it was different. 

“She alright?” Carol asked, lowering her voice. 

I exhaled through my nose. “Dunno.” I admitted. “She was havin’ a panic attack when I found her. Barely got a word out of her.” I glanced down at Y/N, watching as she stayed half-hidden behind me. 

“She lost her family.” 

Carol’s face softened. “Poor thing.” 

“Yeah.” I adjusted my crossbow strap. “She’s stayin’ at my place for now. Just ‘til she gets settled.” That got a few raised eyebrows. 

“You sure?” Aaron asked, giving me a knowing look. 

I huffed. “Ain’t like I got roommates.” 

Carol gave a small smile, but she didn’t push. “Alright, Daryl, just… make sure she’s okay.” 

I grunted in response and turned back to Y/N. “C’mon.” I said, jerking my head toward the houses. She hesitated, then followed without a word, Dog trotting beside her like a damn shadow. 

Once we reached my place, I pushed the door open and stepped aside to let her in. She hesitated in the doorway, looking uncertain, like she wasn’t sure she was allowed. 

“It’s fine.” I said. “Ain’t much, but it’s safe.” 

She finally stepped inside, her eyes darting around the room. It wasn’t much, just a small space with a couch, a table, and a bed in the other room. Dog immediately plopped down near the couch, watching her. I walked over to a shield and grabbed an extra blanket, tossing it onto the couch. 

“You can take the bed.” I said. “I don’t use it much anyway.”  

She finally looked at me, surprised. “Are you sure?” 

I shrugged. “Yeah.” 

She hesitated, then nodded, wrapping her arms around herself again. I exhaled, shifting awkwardly. 

“I gotta go talk to the others. Let ‘em know what’s what.” I nodded toward Dog. 

“He’ll stay with ya.” 

At that, she relaxed just a little. She glanced down at Dog, running a hand through his fur. I lingered for a second longer, then turned and headed for the door. Before stepping out, I glanced over my shoulder. 

“Get some rest.” I said. 

She didn’t say anything, just gave a small nod. With that, I stepped outside, shutting the door behind me. Carol and Aaron were still by the gate when I found them. 

“She settled in?” Carol asked. 

“As much as she can be.” I muttered. 

Aaron crossed his arms. “You get anything out of her?” 

I shook my head. “No much. Just that she lost her family. She was too shaken up to say more.” 

Carol frowned. “Poor kid.” 

“Yeah.” I let out a slow breath, rubbing my jaw. “I dunno how to deal with this shit.” 

Carol smirked a little. “And yet, you brought her in.” 

I shot her a look. “She was alone. What was I supposed to do?” 

Carol’s expression softened. “I think you did the right thing.” 

Aaron nodded. “We’ll make sure she’s safe here. Just let us know what she needs.” 

I grunted in acknowledgment, then turned to head back to my place. I wasn’t good at this kind of thing. But one way or another, I’d figure it out. 

Rick, Michonne, Carl, Tara, Glenn, and Maggie approached us. I sighed, rubbing my face. I knew this was coming. 

Rick crossed his arms. “Daryl, heard you brought someone in. Did you ask her the questions?” 

I exhaled sharply. “No. She just lost her family, man. She was havin’ a panic attack when I found her. Couldn’t get much outta her. She just seems scared.” 

Rick’s face remained unreadable. “We gotta talk to her.” 

“I figured.” I shifted my weight. “She don’t seem too strong right now, though. She’ll probably panic again.” 

Carol smacked my arm. “She just lost her family, Daryl. Give her a little time.” 

Rick sighed. “What id she’s lyin’” 

I frowned. “Don’t think she is. Just scared outta her damn mind.” 

Michonne watched me carefully before speaking. “Even if she’s telling the truth, we still need to know who she is and where she came from.” 

I knew they were right, but that didn’t mean I liked it. I exhaled sharply, turning toward the house. “Alright, I’ll get her.” 

I walked in to find Y/N sitting on the couch, Dog curled up beside her. Her arms were wrapped around herself, fingers gripping the fabric of her sleeves. She looked up as I entered, her expression wary. 

“Hey.” I said, trying to keep my voice even. “Rick wants to talk to ya. Ask some questions.” 

Her face paled slightly, her breathing picking up. “Did I… Did I do something wrong?” 

“Nah.” I assured her quickly. “Just protocol. They ask everyone.” 

She swallowed, her fingers tightening around her sleeves. “I-I don’t-” 

“It’s alright.” I said, kneeling slightly to her level. “I’ll be there. And Dog too.” 

At the mention of his name, Dog lifted his head, his tail wagging slightly. Y/N hesitated before nodding slowly. “Okay.” 

I helped her up, and she followed me outside, Dog sticking close to her. The others watched as we approached, Rick’s sharp eyes assessing her. 

“Inside.” Rick instructed, leading us into the big house. 

Once inside, we settled in the living room. Y/N sat stiffly in a chair, Dog pressing against her legs, offering silent support. I stood off to the side, arms crossed. 

Rick sat across from her, his voice calm but firm. “We ask everyone these questions when they come in. Just answer them honestly, alright?” She nodded quickly, her hands trembling. 

“How many walkers have you killed?” 

She hesitated, her breathing shallow. “I-I don’t know. Maybe… ten? Maybe more?” 

Rick gave her a small nod. “How many people have you killed?” 

Her eyes widened. “None.” 

“Why?” 

She swallowed hard. “I-I never had to. I ran. My family handled it, but now they’re gone.” Her voice wavered, her body shaking. I could see she was on the verge of another panic attack. 

“Rick-” 

He held up a hand but softened his tone. “Just one more. How did you survive this long?” 

Y/N closed her eyes briefly, gripping Dog’s fur for comfort. “My family kept me safe. We moved a lot, and avoided big groups. But then we got caught in a herd. I-I ran. I didn’t have a choice.” Her breathing hitched, panic taking over. 

Dog whined and nudged her hand, licking her fingers. She gasped, her chest rising and falling rapidly, but she focused on Dog. Her fingers tangled in his fur, grounding her. Slowly, her breathing evened out. 

Rick watched the interaction before nodding slightly. “Alright. That’s all.” 

Y/N swallowed hard, still gripping Dog. 

I stepped forward. “She good?” 

Rick exchanged a glance with Michonne before looking back at Y/N. 

“Yeah. She’s good.” 

I nodded before turning to Y/N. “Come on. Let’s get ya back.” 

She stood shakily, her hands never leaving Dog’s fur. I guided her outside, the others watching as she went. As we walked back to my place, she whispered. 

“Thank you.” 

I just grunted, but a small part of me felt lighter. She wasn’t alone anymore. 

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[croxxbow13]

Writing prompt #448:

“You’re imagining things.”

Chosen by: @dreamscapescribe

Summary: Someone ate all of Daryl’s peanut butter. 🤫

No warnings, other than a little mild language. Just a fun little fluff.

Word Count: 650

Call it chance. Or maybe bad luck. Or just terrible timing— that I would just be walking past the door of the kitchen as Daryl was finishing his search of the pantry.

He turned, mumbling something under his breath as he rifled through the neighboring cabinets. He was looking for… something.

Aggressively.

Maybe if I just return from the direction that I came— quietly— I can make my escape without…

“Hey!”

Shit.

“You know where my jar of peanut butter is?”

I do my best to look inconspicuous. I give him a subtle shrug, shaking my head.

“What peanut butter?”

He’s already going through another cabinet.

“I had a jar of peanut butter stashed in there,” he nods back towards the pantry. “An’now its gone.”

Would it be wrong of me to help him look for it?

I glance nervously at the trash can. He obviously hasn't checked there yet.

He closes the last cabinet, turning towards me. He’s got his hands on his hips now, chewing on his bottom lip and his eyes scan every corner of the kitchen.

“I don’t know? Maybe Carol used it for cookies?”

I’m a terrible person.

“Nah. She ain’t made any cookies.”

I damn near see the lightbulb appear over his head. His eyes lock onto the trash can. And he’s beside it before I even have a chance to register that he’s moving.

I see the muscles in his jaw working as he clenches and unclenches his teeth.

Shit.

He reaches in and pulls something from the trash.

Well, not something…. I already know what it is.

It’s the goddamn peanut butter jar that I should’ve thrown over the fence. Or burned.

He unscrews the top and looks down into the jar. Which I feel is just him being dramatic at this point, because you can clearly see that the jar is empty without having to open it.

But I don’t think this is exactly the right time to tell him that.

His eyes jerk up to mine. And I can tell by the look in them he knows.

I purse my lips, and advert my eyes. “I don’t know. Maybe you ate it and just don’t remember.” When I look back at him, his eyes are narrowed.

“This was full yesterday.” He shakes the jar for emphasis.

If I tell him it wasn’t, then I’ll just be incriminating myself. And If I tell him that I just so happened to come in after Judith and Carl had already wiped out two thirds of the jar before passing it off to me, then I’d be incriminating all of us.

“I don’t…” I start, but he cuts me off.

“You ate it.” He stands upright, his eyes still narrowed.

“You’re imagining things.” I scoff, though I’m sure that the flush creeping up my neck has already made its way to my ears.

“Nah… you got that look on your face.” His eyes are more narrow now, but I can still see the glint of amusement in them.

Damn him.

My mouth opens and closes a few times as I try to formulate some type of cohesive excuse, but now he’s taken a slow step towards me. Then another.

I feel my fight or flight response beginning to tingle up the back of my neck. And instead of words, all that escapes is a nervous laugh.

My feet are moving before it even becomes a conscious decision to make a run for it.

Guess it's a flight kind of day.

I reach the bottom of the stairs before I realize I hear his heavy footsteps bounding behind me. He’s closing in on me.

My feet never make it past the fourth step.

His arms wrap around me and I’m over his shoulder before I can even get out a protest between fits of laughter.

He’s never going to let me live this down.

[imawreck]

✨Prompt List✨

Hello my darling readers! I’ve decided to do a prompt list/writing challenge for myself with your help! Choose any of these 50 prompts (or leave one of your own), mix and match, and comment or leave an ask in my ask box! It can be any of these listed characters below. I will write NSFW 18+, but it depends on the content requested. I tend to write Fem!reader, but I can always substitute! Please don’t be afraid to reach out with your requests!

Disclaimer: I literally compiled this from many different Pinterest lists that I liked so most of them are from other lists that I went “ohhh that’s nice, I like that” and added to this one. Credit to those out there on the internet and their genius ideas.

💕Characters💕

The walking Dead

- Daryl Dixon

Teen Wolf

- Scott McCall

- Liam Dunbar

- Theo Raeken

- Stiles Stilinski

Marvel

- Bucky Barnes

- Loki Laufeyson

- Thor Odinson

- Steve Rogers

- Peter Parker (Tom or Andrew)

Vampire Diaries

- Elijah Mikaelson

- Damon Salvatore

- Kai Parker

Supernatural

- Dean Winchester

- Sam Winchester

- Castiel

👀 Tropes👀

Dads best friend

Enemies to lovers

Hurt/comfort

One bed

Fake dating

Bodyguard

Grumpy/sunshine

Secret dating

In love with the enemy

Forced proximity

Near death/injured

Soulmates

Age gap

Second chance

Love triangle

Stalker

Serial killer

Blackmail

One night stand

Marriage pact

Pen pals

🫶🏻Prompts 🫶🏻

“You think I’m going to leave you here?”

“You don’t deserve this… me.”

“You look pretty like this.”

“That’s my fucking Wife!”

“You really don’t know how much I love you?”

“ I like her. Like, really like her. But… she scares me a little.”

“Who made you the leader?”

“Im not pissed, this is just my face.”

“This thing we’ve got going on, it’s so much more than it ever used to be.”

“Why am I always your second option?”

“Get away! You’re hurting them!”

“Why wouldn’t I save you?”

“Stop biting that fucking lip!”

“We shouldn’t be doing this.”

“Do you ever mean the things you say?”

“What are we?” “I… I’m not sure.”

“I’ll feel so much better if you let me walk you home.”

“It is my duty to take care of you, so stop forcing me away.”

“Why can’t you see what’s right in front of you?”

“Shh. Stop fussing, I’m braiding your hair.”

“Don’t be silly. I want to stay up with you.”

“Your bedhead is really cute.”

“Stop acting like you’re in love with me. I might actually start believing it.”

“You feel it too, don’t you?”

“Your parents/friends hate me. You do know that right?”

“My Ex won’t leave me alone, okay? I’m in desperate need of a diversion.”

“You’re bleeding all over my carpet.”

“I just want to be yours.”

“Nothing will take me from you.”

“When you love something, you protect it.”

“Can’t you go just five minutes without messing something up?”

“Dance with me?”

“Don’t… Don’t leave. Please.”

“I don’t know you anymore.”

“Can you keep holding my hand?”

“I think you’d look cuter with me.”

“I see the way you look at them.”

“I can be good, just give me another chance.”

“Do I make you nervous?”

“Me? As in…me?”

“You chose her.”

“How is it fair that when you protect people, you’re the hero, but when I protect people, I’m the monster?"

“I paid the price no one else was willing to pay.”

“Of all the people I had to be stuck in an elevator with, it had to be you.”

“Why is there a magic portal in the bathroom?”

“I dare you to kiss them.”

“Oh, you’re still alive?”

“I love you.” “That’s a bad life decision.”

“Please be quiet. I can’t even hear myself losing the will to live.”

“Interrupt my reading one more time, and this book will become a lethal weapon.”

[discolizardx]

daryl dixon headcanons

darylxreader specifically :)

hello! i always enjoy seeing hc posts so i thought i'd make my own! p.s. send in fic/hc requests if you have any! i'm currently writing for daryl dixon, ted lasso, javier peña, and joel miller. k, thx byeee!!!

he doesn't really show affection early on in your relationship. it takes time for him to let his guard down but once he does, good lord.

if you're walking around together, he is usually making some sort of physical contact. (holding hands, hand on your shoulder/back, just straight up walking so close that your shoulders touch, etc.)

he holds doors open for you. you've told him time and time again that you can open your own damn door but he still power walks ahead of you to get to the door before you can.

he enjoys feeling like your protector. he knows you can hold your own in any fight but he has a need to protect you. he likes knowing that he can keep you safe.

he can get possessive at times. once, he overheard a new resident trying to flirt with you. as you were talking to him, you noticed the his gaze move above your head and the color drain from his face. you turned around to see daryl standing about two inches behind you and death-glaring at the poor man.

one time, late at night after you were nearly bit by a walker, he told you how scared he is to lose you. how he has lost so many people over the years that losing you would break him. he had never been vulnerable in front of anyone like that before. he felt relieved to get it off his chest.

[snailss]

MARCHWERES PROMPT 6- WET DOG PLEASE GIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CRITICISM.

Main Masterlist

Daryl Masterlist (includes marchweres)

Prompt list by: @marchweres

CW: Poor writing, short, swearing, reader is referred to as ‘woman’ once but it is otherwise gender neutral, mentions of scars, characters are naked but it is still semi sfw, slightly suggestive, not proof read, lemme know if i missed anything!

Daryl was filthy.

The man was a walking biohazard, his clothing stained with grime and walker guts, yet he still refused to hop in the bath, stating that it was ‘fuckin’ pointless’ until after he had shifted for his hunt later. In a point of desperation to get him clean, you told him you would join him.

Which leads you to now.

You’re slowly rubbing shampoo in the mans hair while he grumbles about something incoherent, his words garbled. There’s a smile on your face while you nod along to the stories of his run, your hands massaging his scalp lightly with each pass of his hair. Despite him being taller than you, you’re behind him, his back pressed flush against your bare chest.

Slowly, you rinse the suds out of his hair and move down. You pour some soap on your hands and begin to rub his back, loosening the tight knots and stress out of his muscles. Your fingers trail lightly over his scars, being sure to kiss the occasional one before you pass by it with the soap.

With open mouth kisses, your lips trail up to his scent gland, sucking against it softly and giggling at the small whine he lets escape. Such a big, strong man, all just to be unraveled by the slightest touch.

“Shit, woman..” his voice trails off, his torso melting into your body and leaning against you.

You hum in acknowledgement, kissing and sucking his neck, leaving a nice plum coloured mark on his throat. The procedere forces a groan out of Daryl, and you think that maybe, just maybe, you should bathe with him more often..

A/N: I’m still new to writing, so please be kind in the comments! I wanted to try some Marchweres Prompts, so here we go!!

[angelwings-crossbowstrings]

Whumpuary Day 17-18

Prompt: Headache (alt)

Pairing: Daryl Dixon x Fem!Reader

Warnings: None

You had not been home long when Daryl came shuffling through the door. He had gone on a run, leaving at the ass-crack of dawn but they were back by early afternoon with two boxes of medical supplies as fruits of their labor. Then he had been helping to move the solar panels and work on the battery hookup with Eugene. You were certain he was thrilled about that. 

You knew he hadn’t stopped; hadn’t told anyone he needed a break. It’s just who he was. Help until the job was done. It was a given that he’d be exhausted. You’d let him relax, maybe shower, while you made a quick dinner. 

Except… he stumbled after closing the door, the tips of the fingers on his left hand pressed against his temple. He didn’t so much as wave before depositing himself face first onto the couch, long legs hanging over the edge of the cushions. If it wasn’t so out of character for him, you’d find it comical. 

“Uh, hi.” You leaned into the room before actually entering. “Rough day?” There was a muffled mhm. “Hungry?” Another muted answer, but this one was mm-mm. God, you wanted to laugh, but that would need to wait until you found out a little more about why your boyfriend came home and immediately attempted to suffocate himself on the living room furniture. 

You knelt slowly, rubbing your hand over the warm leather on his back. You were pretty sure the next noise was a sigh. 

“Are you okay?” You ventured, probing a little more while leaving space in between questions so as not to irritate the archer. You thought he might have said super and was a bit dry, but it was hard to tell with the thick fabric pressed against his face. 

You shifted to properly sit on the floor, moving your hand in random patterns over his back. Maybe if you were patient, he would decide air was a good thing and sit up to enjoy it. You didn’t have anywhere else to be. It took about five minutes for him to very slowly roll his head toward you, expression drawn and eyes squinted. Uh oh. Your Dixon sense was tingling. 

“What’s wrong?”

He visibly attempted a scowl but gave up after only a brief effort. “Head.”

Oh, the jokes you could make. Not the time, Y/N. 

“Headache.” It wasn’t a question. It was blatantly obvious after he’d given you a clue. Judging from his flushed skin and the tension nearly vibrating over his form, it was a bad one. “Okay, just a second.” Daryl didn’t normally get headaches, so you were unsure how to treat one in a man that never complained and despised feeling weak or vulnerable. As you pulled the shades and closed the curtains, you glanced back at him. 

Weak was a fitting word. If a herd plowed through right now, he’d probably thank them when they started to eat him. 

With the room sufficiently darkened, you crouched in front of him, brushing his hair away from his eyes with a barely there swipe of your fingertips. “I’m going to go get a few things for you. Just relax here until I get back.”

“S’okay.” He mumbled, his arm falling away from where it had been tucked at his side. He let his hand hit the floor with little care. “Don’ need ta go outta yer way. M’good.”

A tilt of your head and tender smile should have been enough of a response, but just in case it wasn’t. “You know better than that. Sit tight.” You backed away from him in case he was about to offer any other objections but he surrendered and turned his hand with a thumbs up. 

You made a list in your head as you shuffled around the house. Pain killers. Tylenol would be okay but you were hoping for one of the stronger ones he’d been given when he’d broken his ribs. He was just as stubborn then so there were probably at least a couple left. 

While on your search, you were passing by other things you needed. Washcloths. The small basin that you reserved for cleaning him up when he came home bloody. And eureka! Pills! 

You contemplated getting him some comfortable clothes but the less he moved right then, the better. As an afterthought, you toed off your boots, quieting your steps significantly when you descended the stairs. If he noticed you bypassing him to disappear into the kitchen, he didn’t voice it. He’d need a glass of water to take the pills though you were certain he wasn’t beyond swallowing them dry. You filled the basin with cool water as well and strategically balanced your burden while padding back into the living room. 

Placing the items on the end table, you leaned down to press the most gentle kiss to the crown of his head. His eyes were closed but you were almost certain he wasn’t asleep.

“Okay, I’m gonna need you to move around for just a minute and then you can stay still as long as you want. Deal?” 

“Don’ wanna.” He groaned, reminding you very much of a grumpy toddler. Your hands drifted to his shoulders, pulling up as gingerly as you could to motivate him. 

“Come on.” His eyes were squeezed shut, jaw clenched against the throbbing in his skull. Those things were counterproductive when dealing with a headache but if you could get him to take the pills and lie down more comfortably, maybe he’d relax a little. “I got the leftover strong ones so this should start helping pretty quickly.”

“Okay.” He was so quiet and looked so small at that moment. You wanted to wrap him up and hold onto him forever. He held out his palm and you handed over the medication, barely getting the glass in front of him in time for him to swallow with the water. 

“Okay, now you get pampered.” You crawled to the far end of the couch next to your supplies and sat, patting your thighs. “Your pillow awaits, handsome.” You were barely able to stifle the giggle when he rolled his eyes before promptly pressing his palm against his forehead with a drawn out whine of ow. 

He stayed silent while stretching out on his back, his head resting on your lap. You smiled down at him while one hand dipped cloth into the water and squeezed out the excess. 

“You don’t have to do anything. I’ve got you.” You were gentle and careful when lifting his head slightly to place the cool cloth over the back of his neck. He winced at the movement regardless, making you frown. “I’m sorry.”

“S’okay.” He murmured, but you still felt a pang of guilt. 

The second cloth now wrung out, you folded it and placed it over his eyes. When he melted deeper into the couch with a sigh, you grinned triumphantly. That part out of the way, you pressed two fingers, gently but firmly, against each of his temples and began massaging the area. You could feel the pulsing there, so too much would not be beneficial. You began to alternate between that and carefully scratching your fingernails over his scalp to stimulate blood flow. 

After no more than five minutes, before you even needed to rewet the cloths, he was softly snoring on your lap. Still, you continued, determined to make sure the headache was gone before stopping. 

An hour later, you had removed the cloths and stopped massaging. Your fingers carded idly through his hair as he slept. He had turned onto his side and pressed his face into your stomach, not a single line of pain left showing. 

Daryl so seldom got to relax that seeing him like that and just being able to take it all in was something you found you wanted to do over and over again. Maybe you’d start being more appreciative of the time you could spend watching him sleep in the moonlight from the bedroom window. You knew that was going to be your new favorite bedtime ritual. 

A deep breath drew you from your thoughts and back to him, his eyes fluttering but barely opening. 

“Thanks, sunshine.” He whispered against your shirt, back asleep before you could reply. 

“Anytime, love. Anytime.”

[dixons-sunshine]

Sweet Treats | Daryl Dixon x Fem!Reader

Day One: Cookies/Cocoa

(GIF by @jaaryl)

“Jesus fuck, s’colder than a witch’s tit out there. M’freezin’ my ass off.”

The sound of your husband’s voice echoed through your shared Alexandrian home. You chuckled lightly to yourself, shaking your head as you continued with your task; placing the cookies you had baked into a tin, two steaming cups of hot chocolate resting on the countertops next to you. You had made the beverages when you had initially heard the roaring rumble of the archer’s motorcycle, knowing fully well that Daryl would be feeling like an ice cube when he returned.

And you were right.

The sound of Daryl’s footsteps grew closer, until the man himself was standing a mere few feet away from you. He hummed in approval when the aroma of the freshly baked cookies filled his senses.

“Mhm, smells good,” he started, rubbing his hands together in the hopes of heating them up. “What’cha makin’?”

“Hello to you, too, Daryl,” you began in a teasing voice, turning around to face him and nearly colliding with his chest, not expecting him to have been so close. However, you quickly composed yourself. “How was your day? My day was okay, thank you so much for asking.”

Daryl rolled his eyes, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips. “Yeah, yeah. M’sorry. Lemme try again.” He cleared his throat, stepped forward and gently pulled you closer by your hips, his ocean-like eyes sparkling under the faint light of the kitchen. “Hiya, Sweetheart. Whatever you’re makin’ smells fuckin’ amazin’.”

“Hmm, not exactly right, but we’re getting there.” You smiled softly and leaned forward to catch his lips with yours, slowly and tenderly moving your mouths against one another’s. When you pulled back, you reached up and tucked a stray strand of hair behind his ear. “Okay, but you weren’t lying. Even your lips are cold.”

“S’what I said. S’fuckin’ cold out there,” Daryl replied, moving to lean against the countertop while he carefully watched you grab a cup of, what he presumed to be, coffee and pass it over to him. However, when he took a sip, his eyes widened, and he looked back over at you. “S’this…?”

“Hot cocoa,” you confirmed, your eyes crinkling at the corners as you smiled at the almost child-like glee on his face at the sweet beverage. “I found some on a run the other day and I swiped it. And—” You grabbed the tin and opened it, before extending it to him. “—I asked Carol if I could borrow her cookie recipe, because you can’t have one without the other, right?”

“Right,” he agreed, taking a cookie from the tin and taking an eager bite from it.

He groaned in satisfaction and you laughed lightly. “Good?”

“Fuckin’ amazin’,” he complimented through a mouthful of the sweet treat. “You truly outdid yourself with this.”

“Thank you,” you replied, picking up your own cup and holding it up for a ‘toast’. Daryl scoffed but smiled faintly, before clinking his mug against yours.

“What’re we toastin’ ‘bout?” he inquired.

“Nothing in particular. Maybe about our love for each other.”

Daryl shook his head, but could not stop the warmth that bloomed in his chest at your words. “Way to make the moment sappy.”

“You love it, and you know it.”

“Nah,” he admitted after a moment of silence, “but I love you, and s’enough to make me overlook all of your chick flick moments.”

“You know what? I’ll take it.”

[hauntedjellyfishwitch-blog]

Famous Last Words

Pairing: Daryl Dixon x Reader (No use of Y/N)

Summary: She'll never let him believe he isn't loved, even when he doesn't deserve it.

TW: None.

“Be careful. I love you”

She hears the snort of derision he lets out and resists the urge to roll her eyes at him lest she makes things worse. He’s like a cornered animal when he’s upset, all consuming anger to cover the vulnerability he doesn’t want to acknowledge exists. She’s worried the wrong move will make him tell her to ‘fuck off an’ then fuck off som’ more’ like he had the night before.

“Though’ ya were mad at me” He grunts, scuffing the toe of his boot in the pebble-dashed dirt, other leg poised to keep moving further away from her and closer to the run he’s supposed to be going on.

“I am mad at you, you’re mad at me too” She raises an eyebrow before scanning her eyes down, taking note of the way he’s picking at the skin of his thumb; a nervous habit he’s had the whole time she’s known him. He’s nervous, as if one fight will make her leave him, as if she’s going to suddenly realise he isn’t worth the effort. She huffs a small, understanding smile at him “I still love you, and I’m never going to risk that not being the last thing you hear me say”

He pauses at the gate, tilts his head to the side and looks at her properly, sees the way she’s looking at him wide eyed and concerned, the way her shoulders are tense. Whenever they fight he convinces himself he’s being left, talks himself into thinking she doesn’t care and here she is, mad at him, fighting with him and still refusing to let him believe she doesn’t whilst being scared he won’t come back for different reasons.

He strides forward suddenly, twisting his body to close the gap between them and slings an arm around her shoulder, bringing her in to press his lips to the top of her head. He lingers, lips against the hair he loves so much.

“I love ya”

“Be careful. I love you” She repeats, knowing the words have sunk in when he raises one side of a lip fleetingly before opening the clanking metal chain.

-

It was a stupid fight, in hindsight, the kind they probably wouldn’t have if anyone had eaten a full meal for dinner rather than whatever percentage of rabbit there was split between twelve people. Or maybe they would, because they could have twelve rabbits and Daryl would still give his up for someone else, and it would infuriate her just the same that he sacrifices his own wellbeing for them at every opportunity. She suspects it’s only half about taking care of others, and maybe a solid thirty percent just not thinking he deserves care; the other twenty percent she is entirely unwilling to examine.

It was a fight though, one that ought to have been kinder than it was. One that she wishes she could have kept her cool in, but she’ll be fucked if Daryl is the only one who gets to be angry. She stews on it, sitting perched on the solid prison cot, playing it over and over in her mind until she hears heavy footsteps outside the makeshift door. She’d recognise them anywhere, his distinctive gait and well-worn shoes that always scrape on the second step when he’s not trying to sneak. The consideration, even in his unconscious actions, is part of the reason she loves him as fiercely as she does.

She doesn’t get up, doesn’t allow herself to follow the overwhelming urge to rush towards him when he opens the bars and lifts aside the curtain. He bites the inside of his lip.

“’M sorry”

“Me too”

She moves then, coming to a stop in front of him to run her hands over the solid muscles under his shirt, checking him for cuts and scrapes, feels him exhale underneath her palms. He’s always taken by the act, no matter how long they’ve been together or how often he goes out. He remains captured by the tenderness and care she bestows upon him. He is, still, so unused to the kindness, so out of depth when the only gentleness he’s known has been a cover for malice, false sense of security so quickly followed by pain.

“Ain’t sure what I did t’ deserve ya love” He mumbles into the same spot on the crown of her head. The spot he kisses when he fucks her, the place his chin rests when he hugs her after a long day, the spot he’d patted condescendingly when he was too embarrassed to admit he liked her but needed an excuse to make contact.

Finally, after almost twenty four hours of not making contact, at least twenty three too long, she kisses him, presses her lips firmly to his, relishing the way he instantly responds. When she pulls away it’s with a smile, an always fucking present smile he’ll never get enough of, the smile that’s his.

“You don’t have to deserve it, you don’t have to earn it, its just there”

He eats more that night, sitting by the fire running a thumb soothingly on her knee as he takes a well earned swig from a bottle of water. He wants her to see it, wants her to know he's trying; and if he has to trick himself into it by thinking it's for her, caring for himself because she needs him to, then it'll have to do for now.

[littlecub9666]

Y/N: *staring at Daryl dreamily.*

Carol: "You're in love."

Y/N: *flustered and tries to play it cool.* "I think you're delusional."

Carol: "I think you're in denial."

[peyton-warren]

Help a girl break her writer's block

I have been fighting bad writer's block for a while (years). And dealing with some mental health issues. So I am running away this weekend to a place with no cell service, just mountains and a river and a tent and my dog, with a brand new notebook and a pretty pen that writes beautifully.

Now here's where you come in....

I need prompts. I need new prompts. I wanna ignore my WIPs and dive into new stuff, drabbles, one shots, what have you to get my writer's block out of the way. I'm hoping by doing this it'll help me get back into the stories I know some of you are patiently waiting for me to finish (Blinded by the Fog, The Art of Resilience, Stick Handling ).

So send me your thoughts, thots and prompts for our favorite muses. You have til Thursday Night (Mountain Time Zone in North America) to make it into my new notebook.

Here's a list of characters I will write for/ want to write for.

Anders Lassen

Aril Levinson

Billy Butcher

Cavillrine 

Curtis Everett

Daryl Dixon

David “Deacon” Kay 

Dean Winchester

Eddie Munson

Evan Marshall

Franklin Clay

Geralt of Rivia

Gus March-Phillipps

Hannibal King 

Jake Jensen

James 'Logan" Howlett/ Wolverine

Lloyd Hansen

Ransom Drysdale

Raymond Smith

Sherlock Holmes (Cavill Version)

Syverson

Wade Wilson/ Deadpool

Walter Marshall

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[croxxbow13]

Writing Prompt #747:

“Where were you when I needed you?”

Chosen by @comfygreycardigan

Summary: Merle doesn’t understand why Daryl is angry at him when he comes home.

Merle, Daryl, pre-apocalypse.

Word Count: 707

Warnings: allusions to child abuse, though none is described. Language.

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His footsteps crunched loudly against the fallen leaves as he stormed through the dense underbrush.

The chill of the night bit at his bare arms, but he didn’t feel it. The heat of the anger that threatened to boil over inside of him outweighed everything else right now.

Some fuckin’ nerve. He expects to just waltz back through the fuckin door and what? I'm supposed to be happy he’s home?

Footsteps crackling behind him in the distance confirmed what he already suspected. Merle was following him.

“Bet you didn’t expect to see me, now did ya baby brother?” He’d said with that same smug smirk he’d seen plastered across his face a thousand times, if he’d seen it once.

Daryl had been in bed when the front door creaked open. He’d assumed it was his old man, stumbling in from the bar, like most nights. And just like most nights, he’d pretended to be asleep.

He didn’t seem to pose a threat if he was asleep.

But when his bedroom door eased open, the sharp light from the kitchen splintering across the darkness, it was his brother’s boxy frame that had been silhouetted in the doorway.

Merle’s footsteps were closer now, he knew these woods just as well as Daryl. Though, knowing him, he’d probably say he knew them better. Like he didn’t just up and disappear four years ago.

Daryl had gone to every dealer he’d ever known Merle to use— he stopped counting after the 6th— trying to find any trace of him before he’d finally gotten a letter postmarked from Camp Lejune.

Gonna go make somethin’ of myself. He’d written. The letters stopped after the first month.

Daryl was barely a teenager when he’d left. Still not having hit puberty, he had been an easy outlet for his old man’s anger.

It had been Daryl’s fault that they’d lost their mom and house in the same fire. It had been Daryl’s fault that his brother had left them too.

“You gonna make me chase you all night?” Merle’s voice broke through the quiet from the bushes behind him before he stepped into the small clearing. The beads of sweat across his brow glinted in the glow of the moonlight that streaked across his face.

The anger he’d been trying to tamper down boiled over at that point, and he spun to face him.

“What’er ya even followin’ me for anyways?” His growled through clenched teeth.

“What’s with the hostility, little brother? You mad I didn’t bring you a souvenir or somethin’?” Merle grinned, his teeth shining brightly between the shadows.

Daryl’s eyes narrowed, his hands balling into fists at his sides. He let out a shaky breath before he spoke.

“You just left. Didn’t even say nothin’, just up and fuckin’ left me. I didn’t even know where you were.” His voice shook and it only made him angrier.

“What the hell you talkin’ about? I told you, I went into the Corp. I needed to do somethin’ with my life. Wanted to...”

“Yeah?” Daryl spat, cutting him short. “And where were you when I needed you?” Daryl felt the sting in his eyes, and he turned away from him then. He wasn’t going to give his brother the satisfaction of seeing him like that. Not after everything.

Merle’s face twisted, his cocky bravado slipping as he eyed his baby brother. When he spoke, his voice was lower. “Daryl—“

“No. You just left! You knew how he was and you still fuckin’ left me.” his voice cracked again and he dug his nails into his palms. “Like it was so easy for you. At least you got a choice.”

Merle held up his hands, his voice even softer now, “I didn’t know it was that bad, man. If I’da known—“

“If you’da known??” Daryl snapped, his voice dripping with venom as he spun back to face him. “You fucking knew. That’s why you just dipped. You were just too much of a pussy to look at me and tell me yourself.”

Merle opened his mouth to respond, but nothing came out. He dropped his hands to his side, and this time, when Daryl turned and stormed off into the darkness, he didn’t follow.