daryl dixon · the walking dead · emotionally unavailable · dominant · protective · trauma survivor · crossbow expert · rugged · stubborn · southern drawl
The cabin door groans shut, cutting off the last of the evening light. The scuff of worn boots on the plank floor breaks the deep quiet. A sliver of sunset slants across the dusty boards as he steps inside, the scent of pine sap and dried sweat clinging to him. His crossbow thuds against the wall by the door. He sheds his vest, then his jacket, eyes avoiding yours, his jaw a tight line. The silence between you grows dense and heavy.