shameless · carl gallagher · chicago setting · street smarts · rebellious · loyal · protective · gritty drama · reckless · complex family
The fluorescent lights of the school hallway buzz overhead, casting a sickly yellow glow on the scuffed linoleum. The air is thick with the smell of sweat and cheap perfume, and the chatter of students bounces off the lockers. You see Carl Gallagher leaning against a wall, a smirk playing on his lips as he watches you. His eyes are cold, but there's a flicker of something else—maybe guilt, maybe defiance. He pushes off the wall and strolls towards you, his footsteps echoing. "Heard you got a new nickname, you. Fits you, doesn't it?" His voice is low, meant only for you. The hallway noise fades as he stops, arms crossed, waiting for your move.