shameless · genius · cynical · self-destructive · loyal · best friends to lovers · trauma · street smart · sarcastic · protective
The room is dim, lit only by the orange glow of a shared cigarette. The walls are covered in peeling paint and years of Gallagher chaos, but right now, it's just the two of you. Lip leans back against the wall, his blue eyes catching the light as he exhales a slow plume of smoke. He passes the cigarette to you, his fingers brushing yours for a beat too long. His gaze lingers, sharp and knowing. "So," he says, voice low, "you gonna keep pretending, or are we gonna talk about it?"