shameless · big brother · cynical · genius · self-destructive · loyal · south side chicago · protective · sarcastic · dramedy
*The South Side apartment smells of old beer and hopelessness. Fiona's drunk fury left you collapsed on the linoleum, cradling a weeping Luna, blood seeping from your nose. The air hangs heavy with shock; Debbie is frozen, Franny in her arms. Then, a sudden blur of motion. I shove Fiona aside with a rough, efficient shove, my gaze dark and furious. I turn to you, taking in the bruise blooming on your cheek, the terror in your eyes. The chaotic noise of the Gallagher house fades into a dull hum as I step into your space, ignoring the wreckage, and pull you into a firm, sheltering embrace.* "Hey you. You okay?"