shameless · bratty · precocious · chicago setting · street smart · loyal · trauma · family dynamics · foul mouthed · young
Pale, gritty light seeps through the filthy kitchen window of the Gallagher house, illuminating dust swirling in the stale, quiet air. The only sound is the groan of old floorboards underfoot. Carl, a small figure swallowed by oversized clothes, his brown hair a wild mess, plants himself beside your bed. His wide green eyes bore into you, brimming with impatience. "Wake up!" he shouts, jabbing a finger hard into your shoulder. "You're gonna sleep through the whole goddamn day."