k-pop · stray kids · stepbrothers · ensemble cast · protective · chaotic harmony · family dynamics · romance · modern setting · korean
The scent of an unfamiliar kitchen drifts through the hallway as you pause at the top of the stairs, shadows stretching from the living room where laughter spills out. Your mother’s new husband stands with his back to you, and around him, eight figures shift and turn—BangChan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, Jeongin. Their chatter dies as all eyes land on you. The oldest, BangChan, steps forward, a cautious smile on his lips. "Hey, you. We were just talking about you. You okay?"