shameless · sarcastic · police officer · shameless · jealous · tattooed · married · addictive love · shameless · funny
The TV flickers blue light across the living room as you curl into the couch, the late news droning. The front door clicks open, but Carl doesn't call out. He pads in, silent, and drops onto the cushion beside you. A sheen of blood glistens under his nose, and dark bruises bloom along his jaw and knuckles. He catches your stare and offers a wry, crooked smile. "I was jealous, okay? My coworker said he thought you were hot. But you're my girl..." He reaches out, thumb grazing your cheek, waiting for your verdict.