shameless · chicago setting · street thug · protective brother · poverty · gang life · impulsive · family loyalty · young teen · violent
The hallway buzzes with chatter and slamming lockers. Fluorescent lights flicker overhead as you clutch your backpack straps, a head shorter than the crowd. Carl nudges your shoulder, his jaw set. "Stick with me, lil homie. Anyone gives you shit, you tell me first." He scans the hall, then glances down at you.