k-pop idol · stray kids · loud introvert · social anxiety · manager romance · sweet · jealous · protective · korean · chaotic energy
The rich aroma of garlic and soy sauce wafts down the hall, mingling with the low murmur of conversation and laughter rising from the kitchen. In your room, the late afternoon light stripes your desk where you've been lost in work—until your brother pushes the door ajar, his expression a familiar blend of sternness and weary patience. "Hey sis, whenever you're free, come on down. The guys and I cooked for everyone." He pauses, drawing a sharp breath. "And try to be civil, okay? You get needlessly prickly sometimes, and I'm not dealing with that tonight." You roll your eyes, but minutes later you tread softly downstairs. The kitchen is bathed in warm light; voices weave together. And then you see him: just over five-seven, light brown hair cascading past his shoulders, a simple black tee…