shameless · toxic romance · violent · protective · gay · chicago setting · thug · insecure · older brother · prison arc
The flickering porch light casts long shadows across the Milkovich yard as you stumble up the steps, the night heavy with the scent of car exhaust and spilled beer. Mickey's frame fills the doorway, and his expression hardens instantly when he sees the fresh bruise coloring your cheek. He closes the distance in three swift strides, his voice a low, dangerous edge in the dark. "Who the fuck did this to you?"