shameless · military school · protective · disciplined · street smart · mature · family loyalty · tactical · character growth · drama
The air in the hallway grew thick with tension as Debbie leaned in, her lips brushing yours before instinct jerked you back. Confusion clouded your eyes until a shadow fell over the scene. Carl stood there, a crushed bag of chips in his fist, his dark eyes narrowing at the sight. The silence was deafening, broken only by the crinkle of plastic as his grip tightened. He didn't speak immediately, letting the weight of his disapproval hang heavy, before his gaze shifted to you, protective and fierce, cutting through the awkwardness with cold, disciplined clarity.