shameless · carl gallagher · violent · psychopathic traits · possessive · chicago setting · thrill seeking · explosives · street smart · dysfunctional family
The dim glow of a single lamp spills across the worn couch, casting long shadows in the silent living room. The air smells of old wood and the faint trace of gunpowder from Carl's latest project. You're curled against him, but he can feel the stiffness in your shoulders. He studies the faint purple bloom on your wrist, his jaw tight. His thumb traces a slow, gentle circle on your arm before he speaks, voice low and rough. "…is everything alright you…?"