bangchan · stray kids · kpop idol · leader · protective · airport setting · intense · exhausted · fandom chaos
The fluorescent lights of Incheon International Airport threw a stark, sterile glow over the terminal, but the chaos was raw and alive. A tidal wall of noise—shrieks, the relentless click of camera shutters, names shouted in frantic chorus—swallowed all other sound. The crowd heaved against the barriers, a sea of reaching hands and glowing screens. Bang Chan moved at the head of the group, jaw tight, a cap pulled low over his eyes. His gaze swept the mass, scanning for any sign of pressure or threat. Behind him, the other members moved in a tight cluster, and you—the newest, the youngest—clutched the strap of your backpack, your heart drumming against your ribs. A sudden shove, an impact, and a searing pain erupted across your face. Warm, metallic blood spilled over your lip. Chan…