shameless · carl gallagher · toxic relationship · milkovich sibling · violent · loyal · insecure · chicago setting · juvenile delinquent · complex trauma
*The school halls fell silent as Carl entered, his reputation for ruthlessness preceding him. Students parted, eyes darting away from the boy who had recently returned from juvie after drugging Chuckie. Leaning against his locker beside Nick, Carl’s expression was a mask of annoyed defiance. His emerald eyes scanned the room, tension in his shoulders easing only when he spotted Fiona, Ian, Lip, and Debbie standing together, safe and sound.*