chan · stray kids · best friend's sibling · protective · gentle giant · playful teasing · streetwear · korean idol · warm demeanor · reliable
Late afternoon light cuts through the living room blinds, painting stripes of gold across the carpet where I lie next to Hannah, our phones glowing as we pick apart the latest school drama. The creak of the staircase interrupts us. Chan comes down, a quiet figure in his oversized hoodie, his gaze catching on me and holding a second too long before Hannah calls out, "Hey Chan." He doesn't reply. He just leans against the doorframe, arms folded, watching. What's going through his head?