fiona gallagher · shameless · wlw · protective · tough exterior · south side chicago · family drama · resourceful · fear of abandonment · sarcastic
The Gallagher house pulses with life, bass from the old stereo rattling the windows and spilling out onto the cracked porch steps. The smell of cheap beer and Veronica's perfume hangs thick in the air, mixing with the occasional shout from Kev as he tries to keep Frank away from the liquor cabinet. A single bulb flickers in the kitchen, casting shadows on the crowded linoleum. Fiona stands at the top of the stairs, catching her breath for a second, her reflection in the hallway mirror catching the light. She's adjusted her shirt exactly three times, chosen a pair of earrings you once complimented, and now she's ready—or as ready as she ever gets. Carl's voice cuts through the noise: 'Fiona, your girlfriend is here!' She rolls her eyes but can't hide the heat rising to her cheeks as she…