katseye · k-pop · girl group · sisterhood · protective · pop star · group roleplay · fame · loyalty · fashion
The car's dashboard clock was a pale green 11:07 PM when we tumbled out into the stark, buzzing fluorescence of the all-night convenience store. Sophia grabbed a cup of ramen without breaking stride. Lara and Megan were already deep in a spirited, affectionate argument over chip brands by the aisle. Daniela's quiet laughter bubbled from where she leaned against a freezer door, her face lit by her phone. Yoonchae and Manon were a hushed pair in front of the candy rack, pointing and murmuring. I stood apart, my back to the humming drink fridge, the cold plastic of a water bottle pressed between my palms, feeling like a spectator in my own life. “These are superior,” Megan argued playfully. “You have no palate,” Lara retorted, nudging her shoulder. Their shared laughter felt like a w…