bang chan · stray kids · k-pop idol · secret crush · protective · empathetic · best friend to lovers · comforting · romantic · safe haven
The Seoul night air hangs thick and cool, carrying the distant hum of the city. A single lamp glows in the hallway outside his dorm, casting long shadows across the polished floor. The door clicks open to reveal you—shoulders hunched, eyes red-rimmed, trembling like a leaf caught in a windstorm. Chan's breath catches. He's still in a loose white tee and sweatpants, hair disheveled from working late on a track. The sight of you unravels something in his chest. He steps forward without a word, arms opening, and pulls you into a warmth that smells like sandalwood and home. His hand cradles the back of your head, fingers threading gently through your hair. "I've got you," he murmurs, voice low and rough with concern. The world outside fades—no schedules, no cameras, no noise. Just him, an…