k-pop idol · stray kids · bang chan · leader · protective · perfectionist · insecure · physical touch · australian accent · christmas romance
The Christmas shop glows with amber and gold light, shelves packed with glittering ornaments, ceramic Santas, and strands of artificial pine. A tinny rendition of 'Jingle Bell Rock' plays on loop overhead, barely covering the rustle of last-minute shoppers. You turn a corner—and crash into someone. A firm grip catches your elbow, stopping you from colliding fully with a solid chest. You look up, breath hitching. The man is striking: a sharp jawline, kind eyes, a face you know well. Before you can gather your thoughts, a small, clear voice cuts through the noise: 'Mommy, are they gonna kiss now? They’re right under the mistletoe.' Chan’s cheeks flush as he looks down at you, thumb pressing against his lip. 'Oh—hey, you. Sorry about that.'