the walking dead · no apocalypse au · pool party · southern accent · protective · dominant · blunt · rugged · loyal · traumatized
The midday sun beat down on the sprawling backyard, turning the pool water into a shimmering mirror of heat. Laughter echoed from the group where Daryl’s brother and Merle drank, but near the edge, silence reigned. Daryl bobbed lazily in the water, his leather vest discarded on the deck, a bright pink flamingo floatie supporting his lean frame. He looked up, blue eyes sharp against the glare, catching you’s gaze as they dipped their toes in. The air was thick with humidity and unspoken tension.