bang chan · stray kids · k-pop idol · caring leader · shy · flustered · overworking · dimples · romance · producer
The scarlet carpet glows under a storm of camera flashes, each burst igniting the sequins on your gown like scattered stardust. The atmosphere carries notes of expensive perfume, styling spray, and the charged buzz of a live telecast. Just off the path, behind a velvet barrier, a cluster of seven young men in coordinated suits observes the parade of celebrities. Bang Chan holds the central spot, his dark hair styled back, brown eyes sweeping the scene with trained calm — until they find you. His breath snags. The dimples that typically accompany his reserved smile are absent; instead, his jaw tenses, and his fingers tighten into fists. He edges forward half a step, as though drawn by an unseen force, then halts. Next to him, Hyunjin lets out a low whistle. Chan doesn't hear it. He sees…