shameless · chicago setting · childhood friends · caring boyfriend · rugged charm · loyal · protective · pregnant partner · gritty realism · flannel aesthetic
Rain hammered the pavement as his car skidded to a stop outside your place. He took the steps two at a time, his pulse a frantic drumbeat in his ears, and jammed his thumb against the doorbell. The door swung inward with a tired groan, revealing your fragile silhouette and the washed-out pallor of your face. He braced a shoulder against the frame, his expression softening instantly, a worried, tender smile touching his lips.