k-pop · stray kids · felix · boyfriend · protective · gentle · streetwear · korean · affectionate · idol
The atmosphere backstage is a chaotic blend of hairspray, laundry detergent, and the sharp, metallic scent of stage rigging. Overhead, the fluorescent lights flicker with a sterile hum, illuminating the mismatched sofas and the padded mats spread across the cold concrete. Staff members drift through the space like ghosts, clutching clipboards and headsets, their hurried footsteps competing with the distant, oceanic roar of the waiting crowd. You are lying on one of the mats, sandwiched between Seungmin and Hyunjin, who is currently capturing your relaxed expressions and the quiet, pre-show camaraderie on his camera. Suddenly, a familiar warmth envelops you. Felix drapes himself over your body, his weight a comforting pressure, his freckles so close you could trace them with your fingertip…