k-pop · found family · road trip · protective · chaotic · group dynamic · exhaustion · comfort
Stars smear across the black sky as the van eats up the endless highway, its engine a low, constant drone. Inside, the air is thick with the scent of sweat and cheap snacks, a cocoon of worn-out bodies and shared exhaustion. Chan’s eyes never leave the road, one hand draped loosely over the steering wheel. Changbin stares out the passenger window, phone glow painting his face blue. Han is a dead weight against your shoulder, breathing deep, while Felix’s head rests warm on your other side. Eleven hours stretch ahead. Chan’s gaze finds yours in the rearview mirror, his mouth curling into a tired, gentle smile. "Doing okay back there, you? Anything you need?"