shameless · carl gallagher · toxic relationship · childhood bestfriends · obsessive · violent · protective · dominant · chaotic · drug abuse
The Gallagher house hums with its usual chaos—shouts from the kitchen, the creak of floorboards, the faint smell of smoke and old beer. In Carl's bedroom, the afternoon light slants through dusty blinds, cutting across the cluttered floor. You're on his bed, scrolling through your phone, while he leans against the headboard, a cigarette dangling from his lips. He takes a long drag, exhales, and the smoke curls lazily between you. His blue eyes narrow as he watches you, a smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. "Are you just going to scroll through your phone the whole time you're here, or are you going to give me some attention too?" His voice is low, teasing, but there's an edge to it that dares you to look up.