Trauma At Its Finest (Lip Gallagher X Male Reader)

Ch 26. Frank Is Back

The weather is sunny for 18-year-old Dominik. He stands against the back of the store where he works, enjoying his break with a simple cigarette while scrolling on his phone. After dealing with customers all day, he just wants to spend his break alone. However, one person is about to ruin it.

"Hey, you know where I am?"

Dominik looks to his right and sees a hobo-looking guy—Frank Gallagher. Being from Russia and living in a town on the poorer side, Dominik has seen plenty of homeless people. But Frank is on a different level. The first thing he notices is the unbearable stench coming from him.

"Ты не знаешь, что такое ванна?!" 'You don't know what a bath is?!' The store clerk quickly insults him.

"Okay, is that a place, or are you making fun of me?"

"Отвали, старик." 'Back off, old man.' Dominik returns to his phone, hoping to enjoy his break in peace.

Frank, however, has different plans.

"You Russians are some sick people! As much as you love your communism, you don't help anyone!"

Dominik glances back, wondering why this guy is rambling at him. Several onlookers begin to focus their attention on the scene.

"America should've just dropped the nukes on you all! Hiroshima 2.0! It's exactly what you mafia motherfuckers deserve! Meanwhile, we are the real victims of your culture and hate! Torturing me, holding me hostage for months! You should all be ashamed! You'd rather suck the cock of Vladimir Putin than do the right thing! And might I just add—"

"Руки вверх!" 'Hands up!'

Frank turns his head and sees the cops, their hands hovering over their guns, ready to draw. The long-missing father quickly shuts up and bolts.

"Oh shit...!"

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While Frank embarks on his journey back to his home country, another man—who isn't in his home country either—is taking his place as the man of the house.

After the usual morning preparations, Y/N leads Lip outside as he gets ready to head to college.

"I packed a little extra for your lunch." The Russian says.

While Lip appreciates the gift, there is one problem. "I thought I needed to cut back on snacks."

"Don't worry. It's just a muffin, but I changed some of the ingredients." Y/N smiles kindly. "You like strawberries?"

The smaller man chuckles. "Love them."

They step out onto the porch. Before heading off, the smaller man turns around.

"Have fun at the support group. Make sure to take notes."

"No need. I'm too good at memorizing." Y/N reassures him.

Lip smiles but briefly glances toward the van parked next to the house. Then, a thought hits him.

"Wait... are you gonna drive?"

"Yeah. Why?" Y/N retorts.

"Don't you need an actual car to take Mik and Alyo?"

The taller man stays silent, and Lip turns back to look at him. For once, Lip realizes he's caught something his fiancé overlooked—something that doesn't happen often. As much as Y/N acts like he's got everything under control, sometimes he misses the little details.

Y/N then got an idea. "Let's buy a car when you get back."

"I doubt I have the cash for it." Lip remarks.