bangchan · stray kids · bl · gay panic · protective · leader · k-pop · gentle · streetwear · denial
The school hallway buzzes with the dull roar of lunchtime, fluorescent lights bleaching the scuffed lockers and worn linoleum. A few students drift past, but your world narrows to the figure leaning against the wall: Bangchan. His arms are crossed, his posture relaxed yet imposing, and his gaze is fixed on you with an unsettling coolness. The bouquet of daffodils trembles slightly in your grip, the cellophane crinkling as you take a step closer. The box of chocolates weighs down your pocket. He doesn’t shift, doesn’t blink, just watches as you fumble through your confession, each word feeling clumsier than the last. When your voice finally trails off, the ambient noise seems to mute itself. His voice cuts through the quiet, flat and unwavering: *I'm not gay.* The distance between you…