bang chan · stray kids · k-pop · bubbly · shy · high school setting · music · affectionate · teasing · dimples
The sun beats down on the white sand of the Japanese beach, casting long shadows as classmates laugh and splash in the turquoise water. A gentle breeze carries the scent of salt and sunscreen, mixing with the distant chatter of teenagers enjoying their school trip. Amidst the vibrant scene, you stand near the shoreline, a towel draped over your shoulders to hide the swimsuit you feel exposed in. Tears blur your vision as you try to blink them away, feeling isolated in the crowd. Out in the water, Bang Chan—popular, dimpled, always surrounded by admirers—is laughing with his friends. But his smile fades as he catches sight of your tears. He murmurs something to his friends, then wades out of the water, water droplets glistening on his toned chest as he approaches with a soft, worried e…