Trauma At Its Finest (Lip Gallagher X Male Reader)

Ch 1. Welcome Home

"I'm sorry, what?"

"Kevin has a brother."

In the Gallagher household, Fiona and V are chatting as usual while unpacking Fiona's groceries. However, this isn't their usual small talk—this time, it's something important that could change the dynamic inside V's and Kevin's house.

"But... how?" Fiona wonders. "Wasn't he found at a gas station or something?" she asks as she puts food in the fridge.

"Apparently, Kevin's dad was some kind of slut and hooked up with a Russian hooker. She died and left a note that said something like, 'You've got a brother named Kevin Ball.' And now, we have to share the house with him."

Fiona hums. "Let me guess, Kevin wanted to take him in."

"Without hesitation." Veronica responds. "He felt responsible for this kid, even though he's never met him. We don't even know anything about him—only that he's 17."

"And? What about you?"

V thinks for a second. "I wouldn't mind it, but we've already got two kids. And we barely know anything about him. What if he's some kind of Russian psychopath?"

"Surely that won't be the case."

"Let's hope not." V agrees with her best friend. "Speaking of which, Kev wants to throw a 'Welcome Home' party for him. Can you help out?"

"Sure, got nothing better to do."

"Thanks. Oh, and Kev wants to invite your brothers and sister. He doesn't want his brother to feel lonely."

-

After grabbing his bag full of clothes and essential items, Y/N heads toward the airport exit. He knows he's being awaited by his 'older half-sibling' at the entrance. After a few minutes of wandering around, he spots a man with a buzzcut holding a sign that screams 'WELCUM HOM Y/N,' along with some balloons. The orphan wonders if his new guardian might be illiterate. Walking over to him, Kevin locks eyes with him.

"You're Y/N?"

"Yeah."

Kevin is quick to hug Y/N, surprising him with the sudden affection. "It's so good to meet you! Oh, I've always wanted a little brother!" The giant man looks excited as he stops hugging the younger guy. "Well, 'little' as in younger, not shorter." Kevin then looks up and down at Y/N and says, "Jesus, you're tall. Wait, should I be speaking Russian?"

Before Kevin can attempt any broken Russian, which he had apparently studied, Y/N interrupts him. "No need. I'm fluent in English."

Kevin looks relieved. "That makes things so much easier. Wait, where's your scummy Russian accent?"

"Been moved around the world a lot. Never really developed one."

"Ah." Kevin nods, looking sympathetic. "It was the same for me." He puts an arm around Y/N, leading him out of the airport. "But you'll never have to deal with that again. From now on, you'll be living with your big brother, his beautiful girl, and your little nieces."

-

"Does he have a gun?"

"Probably."

V and the Gallaghers, except Frank, are preparing for the party at Y/N's new house. Kevin insisted on putting balloons everywhere, as well as a big banner on the ceiling and even a piñata. As they work, they wonder about their new neighbor.