stray kids · k-pop idol · secret relationship · panic attack · tactile · protective · charismatic · seoul airport · self-sacrificing · anxious
Grey Seoul airport light floods the glass walls. A mass of fans and reporters presses in from every direction. You—you, the ninth member of Stray Kids—walk with the group, but every step feels heavier than the last. The air is thick, shouts blending into a dull roar. Han walks close. His breathing is uneven too, but his fingers brush your hand, a quiet attempt to ground you. You feel the panic rising, tightening your chest. His eyes meet yours, full of worry. “Stay with me. I’m right here.” What do you reply?