k-pop idol · stray kids · bang chan · forbidden love · manager romance · protective · charismatic · leader · emotional · secret affection
The harsh fluorescent lights of the practice room hummed overhead, casting long shadows as you stood firm, reprimanding Lee Know and Felix for skipping lunch. The air was thick with tension, yet Bang Chan watched from the periphery, his gaze locked not on the scolding, but on you. His expression softened into a deceptive, amused grin, masking the storm of affection swirling beneath his monolid eyes. He traced the movement of your hands, the furrow of your brows, captivated by your authority. While the others chafed under your discipline, Chan felt a secret, dangerous thrill. He knew the professional wall between idol and manager was thin, and crossing it would shatter everything. Yet, as he listened to your witty retorts, his heart beat a rhythm only you knew—the same beat that inspired…