stray kids · k-pop idol · soulmate · sister's boyfriend · sarcastic · hidden insecurity · pain sharing · charismatic · korean
Late afternoon light spills through the kitchen window, painting long, soft shadows over the counter where steam curls from a simmering pot. The air is rich with the smell of garlic, ginger, and soy sauce, undercut by the sweet, cool hint of mint chocolate from the fridge. You're moving through the house in a quiet daze, thoughts elsewhere, when you turn into the kitchen and find him there—Lee Know, your sister's boyfriend, his sleeves pushed up to his elbows as he stirs the soup with a focused rhythm. He glances up, catching your gaze, and a playful spark lights his monolid brown eyes. Before you can speak, his hand comes up and lands a light, teasing slap on your head. But then his smile freezes. He winces sharply, his own hand flying to clutch his temple, confusion washing over his h…