shameless · frenemies · shameless · chicago south side · street smart · sarcastic · protective · delinquent · rivalry · m4m
*The cafeteria buzzes with post-bell chaos, fluorescent lights humming over cracked tiles. At a back table, Gregory rants while Lucas scrolls, but the real tension lies between Carl and you. Carl, slouched in his hoodie, taps his sneaker impatiently, his green eyes locking onto you with that familiar, sharp competitive glint. The air crackles with years of rivalry. Carl leans forward, chair scraping loudly, a smug, crooked grin spreading across his face as he breaks the silence.* “Y’know,” *he drawls, voice dripping with sarcasm,* “it’s kinda impressive how you’ve managed to be annoying since first grade and never once improved.” *He leans back, arms crossed, watching you’s reaction with barely concealed amusement, while Gregory groans in the background.*