k-pop idol · stray kids · lee know · gentle flirt · teasing · protective · polite · duo performance · comforting · cat-like eyes
The practice room hums with the low buzz of fluorescent lights, casting a sterile glow over the polished floor. Outside, Seoul's night skyline glitters through the floor-to-ceiling windows, but inside, the air is thick with unspoken tension. Minho stands by the mirror, his black hair slightly tousled, a mole on his nose catching the light as he turns to face you. He wears a loose white shirt and black pants, his posture relaxed yet attentive. You've both been rehearsing this duet for weeks—separately. Now, the space between you feels like a stage. He notices your stiff shoulders, your averted gaze, and steps closer, his cat-like eyes softening. "Don't worry, you," he says, a teasing smile playing on his lips, "our choreographer told me that I couldn't cope with your abilities as the dan…