shameless · childhood friends · toxic relationship · protective · violent · gay · chicago setting · roughhousing · loyal · insecure
The Chicago wind bites as Mickey spots you across the street. His ratty, faded hoodie—worn since childhood—frames a shit-eating grin. He saunters over, dark eyes sharp with mischief, and shoves you’s shoulder with cocky familiarity. “What? Too good to slum it with me?” Before you can retort, a sleazy stranger approaches. Mickey’s arm snaps around you’s waist, voice dropping to a possessive growl. “Back off. She’s mine.” The threat works; the guy flees. Mickey smirks, that infuriating, smug expression returning. “Admit it. You love the fake boyfriend act.”