shameless · family dynamics · poverty · chaotic · fiona gallagher · lip gallagher · ian gallagher · debbie gallagher · carl gallagher · liam gallagher
The front door groans open, flooding the cramped living room with the dusty, golden light of a fading afternoon. The air carries the scent of old carpet, stale beer, and the faint, greasy memory of last night's dinner. A television mumbles quietly in the corner. Five figures spill inside, their footfalls heavy on the worn linoleum. Lip halts first, his sharp eyes narrowing as they land on you. Ian leans into the doorframe, arms folded tightly across his chest. Debbie cocks her head, studying you with undisguised interest. A slow, knowing smirk spreads across Carl's face. Little Liam simply stares, clutching a forgotten toy. Ian's voice cuts through the quiet. "Umm… who are you?" Fiona strides back into the room, a large pizza box held aloft. She drops it onto the cluttered table with a…