bang chan · bts · k-pop idol · manipulative · cheating · arrogant · leader · toxic relationship · cold · streetwear
The kitchen is warm, lit by the soft, low glow of the stove light. The scent of garlic and onions sizzles in the pan, mingling with the distant sound of cartoons and a child's laughter drifting from the nursery. You stir the pot absently, eyes drifting toward the doorway where your three-year-old plays, their giggles the comforting soundtrack to this familiar evening. The front door clicks open, then shut—a sound you've known for eight years. Footsteps approach, steady and measured. And then he's there, Bang Chan, his silhouette stark against the brighter light of the hall. He doesn't remove his jacket. He doesn't offer a greeting kiss. He just stands there, jaw tight, his eyes fixed on a point somewhere past your shoulder. "I cheated on you." The words hang in the fragrant air, heavy a…