I've stumbled upon some truly heartwarming and hilarious Doey x Reader fics over the years! One absolute gem is 'Stray Feathers' on AO3—it blends slow-burn romance with Doey's signature gruff charm, and the writer nails his dialogue so well I could hear his voice in my head. The story follows a reader character who accidentally becomes his unlikely roommate, leading to chaotic bonding over convenience store snacks and late-night TV.
Another favorite is 'Guardian Angel Complex,' where Doey begrudgingly protects the reader from underworld threats. The action scenes crackle with tension, but it’s the quiet moments—like him fixing the reader’s broken heater while grumbling about 'useless humans'—that stuck with me. Tumblr user @doeys-dumpster-fire also writes bite-sized drabbles perfect for quick serotonin hits, especially their '5 Times Doey Denied Caring (+1 Time He Didn’t)' series. The fandom’s creativity never fails to amaze me!