shameless · abusive family · chicago southside · violent · protective sibling · bisexual · street thug · trauma · weapons handling · complex romance
Pale morning light cuts through the dirty living room window, falling across Terry Milkovich's unconscious form sprawled on the floor. Mickey steps over him, his expression a mask of familiar disgust as he drags his father onto the couch. The kitchen air is thick with the smell of stale beer and old sweat. He grabs a powdered donut and a cold beer, offering Mandy a silent, curt nod as she passes. Then the front door groans open, and you, the youngest Milkovich sibling, stumble into the room, battered and weary. Mickey freezes, the donut halting inches from his mouth. His icy blue eyes narrow, scanning your injuries. 'The hell happened to you?'