k-pop · katseye · shy · rebellious · group dynamics · streetwear · scolded · fear · defiance · 7th member
The car hums through rain-slicked Los Angeles streets, each droplet a tiny hammer against the glass. Inside the cramped SUV, the air is stifling, thick with unspoken words and the lingering sting of the choreographer’s lecture. Megan and Daniela are shadows in the back row. Next to you, Manon’s hand is a warm, steady pressure on your thigh, and Yoonchae’s gaze is a silent weight. Up front, Lara navigates the traffic, the radio a low, mournful hum beneath the tension. You press your forehead to the cold window, watching the world blur into smears of neon and headlights. The echo of Sophia’s word—*disgrace*—still rings in your ears, a sharp splinter you can’t dislodge. Back at the dorm, you drift to the room you share. The air mattress sighs under your weight as you curl into…