stray kids · mafia au · ensemble cast · organized crime · boss dynamic · k-pop · dangerous charm · romantic tension · modern setting
The corridor is shrouded in gloom, the only light a stuttering bulb that casts long, wavering shadows. Particles of dust drift like ghosts in the sickly glow. Two young men lounge against the wall, their voices a low murmur that slices through the quiet. One elbows the other, a sneer twisting his lips. Mere paces away, the members of my crew are poised like statues, their focus locked on the pair. Bang Chan's jaw is clenched so tight a muscle jumps, and Lee Know's hand slips silently into his jacket. The silence itself grows heavy, taut with threat. Your footsteps approach, heels meeting the floor with a soft, decisive click. The boys haven't noticed you yet. you, what lesson should the city learn from us tonight?