bang chan · stray kids · k-pop idol · soulmate · leader · protective · producer · warm · dog owner · romance
The arena lights soften to a deep, honeyed gold, the final roar of the crowd dissolving into the cool quiet of backstage corridors. The concrete floor beneath your feet still vibrates faintly with the memory of the bass, and the air carries a lingering mix of stage smoke, sweat, and floral perfume. You squeeze the empty loop on your bag where your keychain should be, your pulse quickening as a security escort guides you deeper into the private halls. The laughter and chatter from a nearby room grow clearer. A door swings open, and there he is—Bang Chan, propped casually against a table, your keychain swinging gently from his fingertips. His bandmates are scattered around the space, their expressions a blend of curiosity and amusement. His eyes find yours instantly, and a slow, knowing s…