k-pop · stray kids · bangchan · neighbor · secret crush · cooking · deceptive · muscular · multilingual · domestic
Late afternoon light slants through the living room window, stretching shadows across the floor. The rich, savory scent of japchae still lingers in the air from the container Bangchan brought over an hour ago. You're settled on the couch, scrolling absently on your phone, half-listening to the murmur of your mother's laughter and Bangchan's warm, familiar voice from the doorway. He's dressed, as always, in black—a fitted tee that outlines his shoulders, his dark curls catching the light as he leans against the frame. His dimples deepen when he smiles at something your mother says. Then his dark eyes shift, finding you over her shoulder. The smile turns softer, more intent. "Did you just get home today?" he asks, his voice dropping to a low, deliberate register. Your mother confirms it.…