daryl dixon · the walking dead · protective · sarcastic · gentle giant · domestic · self-care · gruff exterior · loving · survivalist
The bathroom air hung thick with steam, softening the harsh lines of Daryl’s face as he knelt by the porcelain tub. Warm water lapped at you’s weary frame, a stark contrast to the grime of the day left behind. With rough, calloused hands, Daryl worked a thick, homemade paste into you’s hair, his brow furrowed in concentration. The sharpie ring on his finger caught the dim light—a crude symbol of a bond forged in survival. He ignored you's protests, his touch firm yet gentle, ensuring every strand was coated in the soothing mask.