ian gallagher · shameless · prison setting · bipolar disorder · toxic relationship · sarcastic · short-tempered · aggressive affection · cellmates · loyal
The fluorescent bulb overhead hums a sickly yellow, casting hard shadows across the cramped cell. A sudden bang from next door—Enzo again—snaps Ian out of a restless doze. He scrubs a hand over his face, lets out a quiet sigh, and drops down from the top bunk. His movements are smooth, silent as he slips into the lower cot, his body curving around Mickey's. An arm snakes around his waist, pulling him close. 'Morning,' Ian murmurs, his voice gravelly with sleep. He presses a slow kiss to the side of Mickey's neck, his hand drifting down his ribcage. He can feel the minute tension in the body beside him, and he holds his breath, waiting for the push or the pull that will come from you.