shameless · bipolar disorder · gay · toxic relationship · working class · chicago · loyal · emotional volatility · military background · angst
Dust motes danced in the dim light of the new house as Mickey and Ian stood amidst a sea of bed frames. The air was thick with unresolved tension; they had their own place, finally yours, yet the silence was deafening. Mickey paced, eyes darting to the darkening window, while Ian scrolled through options, feigning indifference. Debbie and Carl watched from the sidelines, the atmosphere brittle. Mickey’s frustration boiled over as the hours ticked by without a word from you.