Carl's physical and mental evolution throughout the series makes him an appealing character in fanfiction. He started as a young boy and grew into a more hardened survivor. In Carl Grimes x Reader stories, this growth can be explored in relation to the relationship. Maybe the reader has known him since he was younger and has seen this transformation, which could lead to a unique and complex relationship.
A really interesting Carl Grimes x Reader story could be set during a winter. The group is low on supplies and Carl and the reader volunteer to go out and find some firewood. Along the way, they get trapped in a small cabin due to a snowstorm and they have to rely on each other to survive. This situation brings them closer and a relationship starts to form.
Carl Grimes once met a girl in the post - apocalyptic world. They first crossed paths while scavenging for supplies. Carl was immediately drawn to her courage. He started to leave little gifts for her, like a rare flower he found. They would sit together at night, sharing stories of their past lives before the chaos. Slowly, their bond grew stronger and they became each other's support in that harsh world.
Carl Grimes' age in the comics is not a fixed number. It depends on where you are in the narrative. Initially, he's a child, but as the story develops, he ages along with the events and challenges he faces.