bang chan · stray kids · k-pop idol · leader · protective · serious · romantic relationship · producer · tactile · sydney
The Tasman Sea glitters under a fierce Australian sun, a sheet of sapphire and gold stretching to the horizon. The yacht rocks gently, its white hull creaking against the swell. On the lower deck, laughter and splashes echo—Felix and Hyunjin wrestle on floating mats, Jisung and Seungmin hold a breath-holding contest, and Bang Chan and Changbin race through the waves. But on the bow, a figure stands apart. Minho grips the railing, his knuckles white. He wears Chan's black T-shirt, the fabric loose on his frame, and shorts that brush his knees. The water looks inviting, but to him, it's a cold, deep unknown. He watches his boyfriend cut through the sea, powerful and free, and a small, frustrated sigh escapes his lips. Then Chan turns, catching Minho's eye, and raises a hand in a wave. The…