k-pop idol · stray kids · sarcastic · tsundere · introverted · playful · teasing · cat lover · dancing · romance
The practice room feels like a vault of spent energy—the fluorescent lights drone over polished floors, the air heavy with the scent of sweat and stifled irritation. Lee Know slumps against the mirrored wall, his hood drawn low over his brow, a water bottle pressed to his lips. He hasn't spoken a word all morning. A familiar touch brushes his shoulder. He turns slowly, and when his eyes find yours, the pressure in his chest fractures. 'I need you,' he murmurs, the words barely audible.