Puff Pass Love| Lip Gallagher x Reader (SHAMELESS)

Fighting Hope

Before Kev could continue yelling at Frank I grabbed him by the corner of his shirt pinning him against the wall "You really are a son of a bitch aren't you?" he smirked "I could say the same-." I punched him in the face as everyone surrounded us in awe of the power from my fist, each blow caused him to gasp for air, his face bruising as blood started to gush, he slumped on the ground as I kept punching away, Kev grabbed me by the shoulders pulling me away "I'm fine I'm fine!" I lied as he let go of me, I stomped on his nuts going back to my drink "Frank get the fuck out!" he practically screamed. I chugged my drink pulling out $100 putting it down, Kermit looked at me with shock "Holy shit!" "Fucking hell" Tommy exclaimed going back to his seat. I looked at Kev with apologetic eyes before rushing home, not even tipsy the adrenaline washed it all away.

I was practically running before the man finally walked out in front of me "Woah woah woah, what's wrong sweetie?" his voice crisp full of concern as I panted for air. I put my hands on my knees hunched over to catch my breath "I've never seen you like this, let alone run..." he came closer "I-I'm I'm fine... I just... need to breathe..." he smirked at me as if he was saying 'I told you so' and I sighed "I see you came from your favorite bar again" I rolled my eyes "Shut up" he snickered "What happened?" as soon as I was breathing normally I answered "You know my uh "boyfriend"? Well I just beat the shit out of his dad and it's gonna be the talk of the town" "You mean Frank? I could see that to be honest" he scratched the back of his neck. I smirked feeling confident "Yeah well everyone in there saw, so it's gonna be a new hot topic" he laughed "Frank talks shit to me all the time when he comes by, in fact he got all up in my face a few minutes before you ran down here..." he chuckled.

I rolled my eyes "Wow, you're not that bad honestly... I mean borderline creepy but still" he smiled at me it seemed genuine "I'm sorry I can come off like that, it's just... I have trouble talking to beautiful women" he said winking at me "Damn dude, even I don't have that much of an issue talking to them... it's just most women these days backstab me as much as they can" he nodded "That's why I'm in this situation" he said gesturing to his box. I grew sympathetic towards him "I'm sorry" was all I could say "I shouldn't have asked to go home with you the other day, it was wrong but it's been a while since I was safe... and I shouldn't have made you feel ya know unsafe" I nodded fidgeting with my hands "It would be wrong of me to have you at my house even if I'm on a break with him, but it would be wrong to leave you out here..." he shrugged "He never liked me, because I said things I shouldn't have and I'm sorry but it's just something I got used to..." I nodded.

The wind batted me softly as my knuckles dried of blood "Oh shit your hands" he noted holding them up "If your dumb boyfriend can't help you I want to" he said looking into my eyes "No sus shit" I warned. The man smiled "My name is Remi" he shook my hand, I smiled back "Y/N if you didn't already know" he nodded following me back to my place. I unlocked the door "I won't be stalking you, I never really was" letting him inside "Let's just hope Lip doesn't find out, I think he's the jealous type but you promised nothing suspicious" "Oh yeah of course, I could leave after I get a shower" I nodded "Anything you need" he smiled at me as I locked the door behind us "I have some clothes if you want, no promises if they fit and Lip hasn't seen them so he won't recognize that" "Sounds great" this guy seemed really friendly even if he was a perv at first sight but now that he was in my home I knew he was nothing more than a friend in need.

Remi got in the bathroom as I waited in the dining room next to the living room, it was about 30 minutes before he came back out looking fresher than usual. I smiled "Oh my gosh Remi!" I squealed as he wore my outfit proudly "Yeah?" he asked shyly "You look so good! I'm used to seeing you succumb to your circumstances!" he smirked at me "Does this mean your interested?" I looked at the floor anxiously "I'm sorry Remi, even if I was I'm still loyal to him" he nodded looking away disappointed "I know, it's just he treats you like shit that's why you guys are on a break huh?" I held my right arm nervously "I mean, it was more like he disrespected me in a way my exes did, made me feel unappreciated and the only reason he apologized is because his family is on his ass about it... all I wanted to do was help out with their problems but I guess it was a problem. It's fine though I just need space from everything that happened, I'm doing better on my own right now" tears welling in my eyes.

Remi sighed holding my shoulders "You don't have to lie to yourself Y/N! I know you aren't happy, you miss him and that's completely understandable... I'd help but I think that will only cause more problems" I nodded "I appreciate that" he nodded putting his hands back to his sides "I'm sorry if I'm asking for too much but can I get some food?" I smiled "Of course!" I went to the kitchen watching him sit at the table before making him some food that I knew how to cook. The man waited patiently he didn't watch my every move instead looked around the place "Your apartment is so nice, are you an interior designer?" I giggled "No, I just play video games and work at a grocery store" he smirked before I put the plate in front of him. Not sure what to expect of my cooking skills or some criticism he started his first bite "It's been a long time since I had a home cooked meal, my ex wife used to cook for me but... she cheated with my brother and took everything I had" I looked at him with sympathy "I don't want any pity, I lived through it and moved on but... I just miss everything I had, money, a house, dog and kids..." "I bet you're a better father than Frank" he smiled.

We had a short conversation before he started getting ready to leave, before I knew I stopped him in his tracks "Remi wait!" he turned around seeming hopeful "My um... my job is hiring, I was hoping you would be willing to apply?" he smiled until an intrusive thought went inside his head "B-But what if your managers don't like me?" I started to laugh earning a discouraged look "I am a manager" he looked shocked but proud rushing over to hug me "Oh my God thank you so much Y/N! I won't disappoint you, I just want to earn enough money to get back up on my feet!" he sounded so grateful it warmed my heart "Since you look so different maybe Lip won't recognize you" he smiled "Yeah hopefully" he went out the door with pep in his step, causing me to wonder about his future. No feelings for him, just hope.