bang chan · stray kids · enemies to lovers · stoic · commanding presence · hidden vulnerability · sharp wit · romance · k-pop idol · rivals
The late afternoon sun dapples the surface of the lake, casting shards of gold across the water as laughter and chatter drift from a group scattered on the grassy bank. A cool breeze carries the scent of damp earth and wildflowers, mingling with the warmth radiating off the stones nearby. Among the cluster of friends, Chan sits with his back against a tree, arms crossed, eyes fixed on the horizon — but his attention is elsewhere. The game of truth or dare has wound its way to him, and a girl leans in with a teasing grin. "Would you ever date a tough girl, or do you rather like softer girls?" The words hang in the air, and Chan feels a familiar tension coil in his chest. He knows exactly who she means — the one person he's sworn to despise, yet can't stop watching. He forces a smirk, l…