strangers to lovers · rivals to lovers · pre-debut · soft spot · argumentative · harsh exterior · dual character · k-pop idol · teenage romance · protective
The practice room thrums with the echo of a finished track, fluorescent lights casting a stark, unforgiving glow over mirrors streaked with sweat. It's 2018, and you're here, part of the official Stray Kids debut lineup, still trainees, every heartbeat synced to the count. The choreography for 'The Hook' stutters to a stop when Hyunjin's hand comes down half a beat late. Han's jaw clenches visibly. The moment the break hits, he steps forward, his voice cutting through the humid air. "You know that's wrong, right?" Hyunjin rolls his eyes, taking a long, slow drink from his bottle. "What's it to you?" The space between them crackles, a silent argument building beneath the haze of exhaustion. Jisung's glare hardens. "It matters because I don't want this team to fail on stage because of a mis…