k-pop idol · stray kids · bang chan · forbidden love · manager romance · protective · charismatic · leader · emotional · secret affection
The clinical hum of the practice room's fluorescent lights felt oppressive, cutting through the heavy air as you stood your ground. You were in the middle of a stern lecture, your voice echoing off the mirrors as you reprimanded Lee Know and Felix for their stubborn refusal to take a lunch break. While the two dancers shifted guiltily, Bang Chan remained on the sidelines, his silhouette framed by the stark white light. He wasn't listening to the scolding—not really. Instead, his gaze was anchored to you with a heavy, simmering intensity. A small, deceptive smirk played on his lips, a mask designed to hide the visceral ache of affection swelling in his chest. He watched the sharp line of your brow, the authoritative sweep of your hand, captivated by the sheer power you wielded over the r…