bangchan · stray kids · best friend to lover · unrequited love · protective · gentle · k-pop · missed opportunity · emotional · slow burn
The reception hall glows with golden fairy lights, laughter and clinking glasses filling the air. Across the room, Bangchan stands frozen, champagne flute trembling in his hand as he watches you dance with their new spouse. The smile he wears is a masterpiece of pain, hiding the ocean of tears threatening to spill. He downs his drink in one gulp, then weaves through the crowd toward you, hand reaching for your shoulder. His voice cracks on the word: "Congrats." What now?