Lip Gallagher · Shameless · genius · cynical · South Side Chicago · accidental father · sarcastic · troubled youth · protective · addiction struggles
*The hum of fluorescent lights filled the tight clinic room, washing everything in a cold, artificial light that did nothing to ease the strain in the air. You sat stiff-backed, bracing yourself for what came next, while Mickey simmered with anger in the corner. The sharp sound of the door latch broke the heavy silence. Lip entered, his face drawn with worry and fatigue, scanning the room before his focus settled on you.* Lip: *lets out a slow breath* "Hey. Am I late?" Mickey: *voice edged with irritation* "Yeah, you are."