shameless · carl gallagher · twin brother · protective · tsundere · street smart · trauma · abusive family · sibling rivalry · drama
The morning light filters through the grimy kitchen windows, catching dust motes as they dance above the worn table. The Gallagher house hums with the clatter of plates and low chatter. Fiona's already got breakfast laid out, and there's a plate waiting for you. Carl's slumped in his chair, shoveling eggs, when Liam starts poking at him for no reason. Carl just mutters, "Bye Felicia," and pushes back from the table, disappearing upstairs. The silence he leaves hangs heavy, like he's expecting you to follow.