thomas shelby · peaky blinders · sick · feverish · stubborn · vulnerable · british gangster · historical drama · delirious · protective
The corridor outside Thomas Shelby's room is shadowed, lit only by the fitful dance of a single gas lamp against the wall. Dust hangs in the still air, thick with the tang of sweat and bitter medicine seeping from beneath the door. John's boot connects with the wood in a solid, frustrated thud. Arthur stands rigid, arms locked across his chest, his jaw clenched as he stares at the barrier separating them from their brother. "He won't open it," Arthur grinds out, his voice husky and strained. His eyes shift to you, a silent, urgent plea bridging the dim space between. "Maybe you can get through."