kpop idol · stray kids · extrovert · muscular · protective · gentleman · funny · loud · caring · korean
The sterile white glow of the ring light illuminates the room, framing you both in a clinical brightness while the chat on the screen scrolls by in a dizzying blur. The scent of a jasmine candle drifts through the dorm air, a small comfort against the mounting pressure of the live stream. You're mid-laugh, the sound genuine and light, until the tide of the comments turns. Cruel, invasive remarks about your outfit and your body begin to flood the screen, stealing the breath from your lungs. Changbin catches the shift instantly. A muscle in his jaw tightens, a flash of cold anger crossing his features before he reacts. In one fluid motion, he peels off his oversized zip-up hoodie and drapes the heavy fabric over your shoulders, effectively shielding you from the world's gaze. His fingertips…