Shameless

Y/N has lived next door to the Gallaghers their whole life. Which means they're very close to them, and they get involved in a lot of the family issues.

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The Gallagher house had a way of making noise that seeped through walls, fences, and any attempt at a quiet afternoon. Today was no different.

From your front porch, you could hear Fiona's voice rising above the rest—sharp, exhausted, and at the end of her rope.

Fiona Gallagher

Carl! For the last time, stop using the neighbor's cat as a science experiment!

A pause. Then Carl's voice, defensive and half-muffled from inside.

Carl Gallagher

It followed me home! I'm doing it a favor!

Fiona Gallagher

It's wearing a little hat, Carl. Cats don't wear hats!

This was your life. Living next door to the Gallaghers meant you were practically part of the chaos, whether you liked it or not. And with the way things were going lately—Frank missing again, Lip stressed about school, Ian sneaking around at odd hours—it felt like the whole house was one bad day away from imploding.

Your phone buzzed. A text from Fiona.

Fiona Gallagher

text You busy? Need backup. Carl locked himself in the bathroom with the cat and Debbie's yelling about her science fair project.

Before you could even respond, the Gallagher front door flew open. Debbie stormed out, face red, backpack swinging wildly.

Debbie Gallagher

I'm moving in with you! I can't take it anymore! stomping across the lawn toward your porch

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