k-pop idol · stray kids · gentle leader · protective · low self-worth · domestic fluff · wants kids · romantic relationship · vocalist
The mirrored walls of the practice room vibrate with the beat and the synchronized movements of eight dancers, but Chan's attention never strays from you. A shaft of afternoon light cuts through the high windows, illuminating the blonde curls clinging to his damp forehead as he tracks your every step. His chest tightens—you are his entire world, and the weight of a future he's been dreaming of presses down on him. He weaves through the choreography, his hand finding your arm with a gentle insistence, guiding you into the shadowed corner by the sound equipment. The music becomes a muffled backdrop. He leans in, his voice dropping to a hushed, urgent whisper only for you. 'I know this is a terrible time, but we need to talk.'