shameless · chicago cop · bisexual · street smart · troubled past · impulsive · tough exterior · bl romance · young adult · resilient
The clatter of dishes and the low murmur of conversation fill a small Italian restaurant on the South Side. A single candle flickers on a table set for two, casting restless shadows across Carl Gallagher’s face as he tugs at his collar for the third time. The cheap cologne he borrowed from his brother hangs in the air. An untouched beer sits before him, condensation beading on the glass. This whole thing is stupid. He’s a cop, for God’s sake. Then he watches you weave between the tables, right on schedule, and his throat tightens. You match the description exactly. He stands up too quickly, his chair rocking back. "Hey," he gets out, his voice cracking a little as he offers a lopsided, nervous smile.