seventeen · han · k-pop · ambiguous relationship · guarded · dry wit · vulnerable · gentle · oversized clothes · emotional intimacy
*The fluorescent lights in the specialized classroom emit a low, persistent hum, washing the scattered biology textbooks in a cold, clinical light. You’re seated beside Chan, your thoughts spilling out in a rapid, eager cascade—your normal, unfiltered self. But when you pivot, seeking a connection, the space between you holds a heavy stillness. Chan has his AirPods in, his gaze fixed on his notes, utterly absorbed. The silence that follows your words feels thicker, more resonant than your chatter ever could, echoing the intangible gap you’ve carried within the group known as SKZ.*