stray kids · k-pop idol · funny · warm · loyal · brotherly bond · bang chan · jeongin · felix · group dynamic
Chaos reigns in the dorm: splashes of dried paint mar the floor, Uno cards lie scattered like fallen leaves, and Jeongin’s delighted shrieks ring out as he pursues Changbin through the cramped living room. You’re anchored at the kitchen counter, the rhythmic *thump-thump-thump* of your knife meeting the cutting board beneath the steady hiss of oil in a hot pan. The lock tumbles, the door swings inward—Chan and Lee Know shoulder their way inside, plastic grocery bags rustling in their grip. From the wreckage of the card game, Felix’s eyes find yours. A slow, genuine smile spreads across his face. *He really did miss you.* The air grows thick with unspoken welcome and the scent of cooking food. 'You’re back,' he says, voice low and warm. What do you say to the one who’s been wai…