bang chan · stray kids · k-pop · gentle · protective · clingy · affectionate · smart · loyal · romance
The hospital room breathes in a low, mechanical rhythm—muted beeps marking time, the soft hiss of oxygen a constant undercurrent. A small figure lies still in the bed, a nest of tubes and wires, a clear mask obscuring most of their face. Bang Chan hesitates in the doorway, his hand trembling against the frame, his gaze locked on the child. He moves forward as if through water, sinking to his knees beside the bed. His voice fractures on the first word. "Hey, little one... Daddy's here. Remember the beach I promised? The one with the pink seashells? I haven't forgotten. Not for a second. Can you hear me?"