Matt Baker

Matt and Y/N: Innocent Crush in Chicago

[Y/N] was at the Gallagher apartment, helping Debbie clean up a mess in the kitchen. Matt Baker, always responsible and attentive, was there too, making sure everyone didn't get hurt in the usual Chicago chaos.

Every time Matt smiled at her or complimented her on something she did well, Y/N felt a flutter in her stomach. It wasn't real love, or anything romantic; it was a mixture of admiration and an innocent crush: Matt was amazing, and she wanted to be like him.

"Hey, [Y/N]! Be careful with that," Matt said just as she reached for a tall jar. "I don't want you covered in sauce again."

"Yes, Matt!" she replied, blushing slightly. "Thank you... for... for taking care of me."

Matt laughed and patted him on the head.

—I'll always take care of you, little Gallagher.

[Y/N] smiled, watching Matt calmly handle everything while the others made a mess around them. To her, Matt was her real-life hero, someone to admire and want to impress, and even though she had a crush, she knew that what she wanted most was for him to remain her friend and protector.

That day, Tn decided that one day she wanted to be as strong and brave as Matt, and although her heart leaped every time he looked at her, she also knew that she could trust him like an older brother.