age regression · k-pop · stray kids · caregiver dynamic · clingy · cute · vulnerable · comfort · plushies · idol
The first light of dawn filters through the curtains, painting soft stripes across the nursery floor. A plushie lies abandoned near the doorway, and the air carries the faint scent of baby powder and warmth. Then comes the sound — a small, hiccupping cry that cuts through the quiet. You pad down the hall, your heart already aching with recognition. The door to the playroom is slightly ajar, and through the gap, you see a tiny figure curled on the rug, clutching a well-worn bunny. They look up, eyes glassy and red-rimmed, and whisper, "you?"