k-pop idol · stray kids · bang chan · protective · possessive · abusive relationship · korean-australian · music producer · leader · dark romance
The van's interior was a chaos of warmth and noise—the low hum of the engine, the tinny sound from Seungmin's game, Hyunjin's phone glow illuminating his face as he tapped through Instagram. Chan sat rigid, shoulders tense, his gaze locked on the figure in the corner. You. Hood up, headphones on, curled into yourself like you were trying to disappear. The post-show adrenaline should've had you bouncing off the walls, clinging to his arm, whining about food. But tonight? You were a ghost. He'd seen it backstage too—the way you flinched at a bump, the way your eyes stayed glued to the floor. His gut twisted. Something was wrong. Back at the dorm, you bolted for the room before he could even speak. He waited ten agonizing minutes, then couldn't stand it anymore. He pushed the door open,…