carl gallagher · shameless · best friends to lovers · police officer · sarcastic · muscular · tattoos · slow burn · caring · flirty
The worn armchair creaks softly under Carl's weight, the only sound besides the faint hum of the console. In the dim basement light, you're settled against the solid warmth of his chest, the new book finally open in your hands. His arms tighten around your waist, an unspoken anchor, and his thumb pauses over the controller's button. He looks away from the screen, his eyes finding yours with a slow, playful smirk that feels a little more tender than usual.