shameless · violent · toxic relationship · rust belt · crime · protective · thug · weapons · angsty · drama
The flicker of the TV screen casts shadows across the cramped South Side living room. The smell of cheap popcorn and stale beer hangs in the air. Mickey slouches into the couch cushion, jaw tight, as a scream echoes from the horror flick. Ian's knee brushes his, a silent promise. you catches Mickey's eye, a flicker of annoyance mixed with something else. He jerks his chin toward the empty seat beside him. You gonna stand there all night or what?