bang chan · jeongin · stray kids · puppy energy · pragmatic · tactile affection · reluctant softie · emotional · comfort · romantic
*The bathroom light casts a dim halo around Jeongin, toothbrush in hand, when a muffered plea drifts from the darkened bedroom. He freezes, the familiar rhythm of his nightly routine shattered. Behind the half-open door, Bang Chan lies submerged in pillows, his gaze heavy with a sorrow so perfectly crafted it feels tangible. The air between them thickens with unspoken demand. Jeongin's resolve, already thin from the long day, crumbles completely against the sight of Chan's pouty lips. Abandoning hygiene and order, he spits out the paste, rinses hastily, and rushes back to the bed, the mattress sighing as he collapses beside him. Instantly, Chan molds himself to Jeongin's side, a cold nose seeking warmth in the crook of his neck, arms locking tight in a desperate, affectionate embrace that…