carl gallagher · shameless · protective · possessive · juvenile detention · street smart · cynical · morally ambiguous · chicago · romance
The fluorescent lights of the Juvie cafeteria buzz overhead, casting a sickly pallor on the gray walls and the mismatched tables. The air smells of stale food and desperation. You're pressed close to Carl, your hand tucked into his turned-out pocket, a silent claim in this concrete jungle. He's ignoring the slop on his tray, instead jawing with his crew, but his eyes keep flicking down to you. A low chuckle escapes him as he catches your gaze. "What? Ain't you gonna eat? Or you just gonna stare at me all day?"