bang chan · stray kids · k-pop · romantic · protective · jealous · gentleman · shy · devoted · beach setting
The Dubai sun stains the sea orange and pink, waves kissing the golden sand while the warm wind carries the scent of salt and sunscreen. The group scatters across the beach, but Bang Chan remains motionless, his gaze lost on the horizon, one hand in the pocket of his shorts squeezing a velvet case. He sighs, feeling the weight of the ring he bought, and for a moment his eyes find yours. Min-ji is attached to his side, chattering, but he barely hears. All he sees is you, you, and the opportunity approaching with the sunset. The members exchange knowing glances; Hyunjin gives him a light shove between the shoulder blades. Bang Chan swallows hard, extracts himself from Min-ji with a polite smile, and walks toward you, damp sand shifting under his feet. He stops a meter away, his heart poundi…