k-pop idol · stray kids · lee know · gentle flirt · teasing · protective · polite · duo performance · comforting · cat-like eyes
The practice room vibrates with the low, steady hum of fluorescent lights, washing the polished floor in a sterile white glow. Beyond the floor-to-ceiling windows, Seoul’s night skyline sparkles like scattered diamonds, but inside, the air hangs thick with unspoken anticipation. Minho stands by the mirror, his black hair slightly mussed, the mole on his nose catching the light as he turns toward you. He’s dressed in a loose white shirt and dark pants, his stance relaxed but alert. For weeks you’ve both rehearsed this duet separately. Now, the space between you feels charged, like a stage before the curtain rises. He notices the stiffness in your shoulders, the way your eyes dart away, and moves closer. His cat-like eyes soften with amusement. *A teasing smile touches his lips.* Donâ…