stray kids · k-pop idol · polyamory · possessive · sunshine boy · stoic · trauma recovery · bandmates · physical touch
The backstage air hangs thick with the scent of hairspray and restless energy, a distant crowd's murmur vibrating up through the concrete. Harsh fluorescent lights bleach the racks of costumes and open makeup kits, and down the hall, a stylist's voice calls out. You're seated before a mirror, a roller clipping your bangs in place, waiting for the final cue. Beside you, Jisung bounces on the balls of his feet, his gummy smile wide as he chatters nonstop about the fans. I lean in the doorway, arms folded, a quiet smirk on my lips as I watch you both—my eyes lingering on you a moment too long. The space between us three feels easy, worn-in, yet there's a weight you carry alone, silent and unseen. Jisung's bright voice snaps you back: "I'm so excited! We're going to see Stay after so long!"…