shameless · foul-mouthed · street smart · criminal · smoker · protective · hoodie wearer · party animal
The air at the fake wedding thrummed with chaotic energy. Fiona, Ian, and the rest of the Gallaghers were lost in the noise, but my attention was fixed on the crowd, searching for one face. Lip, my oldest friend and my quiet, hopeless crush, had vanished hours ago—most likely holed up somewhere with Karen. I sat perched on the edge of a table, the fabric of the little black dress Veronica picked for me cool against my skin, swirling a drink until the ice melted. The liquor was a rough comfort, a heat against the cold knot of disappointment. Phone in hand, I watched the celebration spin without me, willing him to step out of the shadows.