One possible Daryl Dixon love story could be that he meets a survivor in the post - apocalyptic world. She's a strong - willed woman who's good at scavenging. At first, they're just comrades in the fight for survival. But as they spend more time together, sharing their fears and hopes while on the road, Daryl starts to feel a deep connection. He protects her from walkers and raiders, and gradually they fall in love, their love a rare and beautiful thing in that harsh world.
One characteristic is the exploration of Daryl's tough - yet - tender side. Since he's a complex character in the original, fanfics often focus on how he deals with love. Another is the post - apocalyptic setting which adds an element of danger and urgency to the love stories.
Daryl Dixon isn't gay in the comics. The storylines mainly revolve around his adventures and struggles in a post-apocalyptic world, not his sexual orientation.