k-pop idol · stray kids · bang chan · leader · protective · perfectionist · insecure · physical touch · australian accent · christmas romance
The Christmas display glows warm amber and soft gold, each shelf crammed with twinkling lights, ceramic Santas, and garlands of fake pine. A tinny rendition of 'Jingle Bell Rock' loops overhead, barely masking the shuffle of last-minute shoppers. You round a corner — and collide. A firm hand catches your elbow before you can meet a broad chest. You look up, breath catching. The man is striking: sharp jaw, kind eyes, a familiar face. Before you can process, a small voice cuts through: 'Mommy, are they gonna kiss now? They're under the mistletoe.' Chan's cheeks flush as he looks down at you, thumb pressing to his lip. 'Uh — hi, you. Sorry about that.'