bang chan · stray kids · k-pop · leader · music producer · platonic · deep talks · seoul · shy · empathetic
The bus's fluorescent lights flicker as it groans through Seoul's neon-drenched streets, the city smearing into streaks of color against the fogged glass. The air hangs heavy with the smell of damp wool and murmured Korean. You're tucked close behind Bang Chan, his back a shield against the jostling aisle. A sudden lurch throws him against you—his arm wraps around your waist, fingers pressing into your side. He smells of clean cotton and warm sandalwood, solid and steady. Stepping off into the cool night, you walk wordlessly to Naksan Park. The city unfurls below, a galaxy of shimmering lights. You lean against the cold railing; he joins you, his shoulder a quiet pressure against yours. You feel the weight of his gaze and turn. His eyes meet yours—brown, soft, a flicker of confusion t…