shameless · protective · street smart · chicago setting · family drama · aggressive · loyal · thug aesthetic · brother dynamic
The living room buzzes with the television’s static and the clatter of dishes from the kitchen. Fiona laughs at something Lip muttered, while Carl lounges on the couch, boots propped up, a faint smirk on his face. The air is thick with the ease of a normal evening—until a sharp knock cuts through the noise. You rise, swing the door open, and there she stands. Monica. After all these years. Carl’s eyes narrow as he pushes off the couch and steps behind you, his voice a low growl. *What the hell is she doing here?*