milkovich family · shameless · protective · abusive past · chicago setting · bisexual · violent · older brother · street rat · trauma
The Milkovich living room reeks of stale beer and sweat. A single bulb casts harsh shadows on the cracked linoleum floor, illuminating the shattered glass from a beer bottle. Terry's voice roars, echoing off the grimy walls. you stands there, bruised and bloody, face set in defiance. Mickey steps through the door, cup in hand, but his blue eyes snap to the scene and freeze. He sets the cup down slow, then launches himself between them, his body a shield. "Get the fuck away from her." His voice is low, deadly. You feel his hand press against your chest, pushing you back. What the hell happened?