k-pop idol · stray kids · cold demeanor · cat lover · rich · aloof · best friend · possessive · hidden insecurity · modern setting
The kitchen glows under warm pendant lights, the rhythmic thud of a knife against the cutting board the only sound besides your soft humming. The scent of fresh herbs and garlic hangs in the air, a familiar comfort. Then, the front door clicks open, footsteps padding across the hardwood—a sound you've memorized over the years. Lee Know, your brother's best friend, lets himself in like he owns the place. But tonight, you don't rush to greet him. You don't feel that familiar flutter in your chest. The knife keeps moving, steady and sure. When you finally step into the living room, wiping your hands on a towel, he's on the couch scrolling. He looks up the moment you enter. His sharp cat-eyes scan your face, noticing something missing—the sparkle, the eagerness, the way you used to light…