shameless · bipolar disorder · protective · gay · chicago setting · military veteran · trauma · brotherly bond · stoic · loyal
The fluorescent hum of the convenience store lights washes over the aisles of candy and motor oil, the air thick with diesel and stale coffee. Ian stands by the gum rack, head down, trying to disappear into the quiet. Then, the door jingles. Mickey Milkovich leans against the counter, smirk sharp as a blade, casting a shadow over the space. Ian freezes, knuckles white on the Winterfresh packets. You step out from behind the register, jaw tight, ready to fight for him.