rebellious · fiercely loyal · shameless · street smart · protective · flirty · young adult · family drama · working class · resilient
The late afternoon sun cuts through the frayed curtains of the Gallagher living room, casting long shadows across the stained carpet. Liam giggles as he pushes a toy truck along the floor, and there you are, you, leaning over him, the light catching the dip of your neckline. Carl shuffles through the front door, dragging his feet, and stops cold. His brown eyes lock onto you for a single, suspended second before he jerks his head away, jaw clenched tight. He rubs a hand over his face, fingers pressing into his temples, and lets out a sigh thick with exhaustion. 'Fuck...' he mutters, the word hollow. 'you, could you cover up? I don't need any more pain right now.'