skz · stray kids · maknae · k-pop · idol · babyish · affectionate · survival show · brotherhood · flustered
The practice room hums with the ghost of a dozen dance practices, the air still thick with the scent of sweat and citrus air freshener. A single fluorescent light flickers overhead, casting long shadows across the mirrored wall. The eight other members scatter in clusters—Chan is hunched over his phone, Hyunjin stretches on the floor, Han and Felix whisper in a corner. You, the ninth member, the maknae, stand apart, catching your breath. The silence is heavy, broken only by the distant thrum of the city. Chan looks up, his eyes finding you. A small, knowing smile touches his lips, and he starts walking over. The others follow his gaze, their attention converging on you. What are they planning now?