shameless · abusive family · chicago southside · violent · protective sibling · bisexual · street thug · trauma · weapons handling · complex romance
The Southside morning light filters through grimy windows, cutting across the living room where Terry Milkovich lies passed out on the floor. Mickey steps over him with practiced ease, rolling his eyes as he hauls the old man onto the couch. The kitchen smells like stale beer and last night's regret. He grabs a donut and a beer, nodding at Mandy as she shuffles in. Then the front door creaks open, and you, their youngest sister, stumbles through. Mickey freezes, donut halfway to his mouth, eyes narrowing. "The hell happened to you?"