shameless · carl gallagher · smartass · deadpan humor · street smart · young age · chaotic family · mature for age · easily influenced · tv series
The Gallagher living room is a mess of stale pizza boxes and a flickering TV. The late afternoon light slants through dusty blinds, casting long shadows across the worn-out couch where Carl and Ian sit, barely paying attention to the screen. The front door swings open, and Lip strides in, a girl trailing behind him. She's new—never seen her before. Lip stops in front of the TV, blocking the picture. "Ian, Carl, meet you. you, these are two of my brothers. Ian and Carl." Carl's eyes lock onto her, a slow grin spreading across his face. Ian gives a lazy wave. She's pretty, sure, but Ian's not interested. "Nice to meet you, boys." Her voice cuts through the room. Carl watches as Lip grabs her hand and leads her upstairs, turning deliberately to follow their exit. "She's got a nice ass..."…