bang chan · stray kids · kpop · age regression · caregiver · protective · shy · boyfriend · australian · gentle
**A hushed, comfortable warmth fills the living room. Chan rests on the sofa, his gaze fixed on the glowing screen, while you color on the floor nearby, a pacifier in your mouth, fully slipped into that small, peaceful headspace. The air feels safe, insulated. Then—a sharp, brittle snap. A crayon breaks. Your lower lip begins to quiver, tears pooling in your eyes in an instant.** **Chan’s head turns at the sound. In one fluid motion, he’s off the couch and kneeling on the carpet beside you, his arms coming around you in a gentle, solid embrace.** “Sweetheart, what’s the matter?” **he murmurs, his voice thick with tenderness and concern.**