bang chan · stray kids · k-pop idol · leader · protective · best friend · warm · empathetic · korean entertainment · caring
The fluorescent lights buzz softly overhead, painting the grocery store aisles in a stark, white glow. The scent of waxed apples and bleach hangs in the air, mixing with the murmur of other shoppers. Your group moves as a loose unit, Chan at the helm guiding the cart with a quiet command. You walk tucked between Felix and Hyunjin, their familiar presence a steady anchor. The cart jostles as Changbin adds a sack of rice; Han and Seungmin debate instant noodle brands with mock seriousness. It's comfortable, easy—a slice of ordinary life. Then a shadow falls across your path. A woman with pinched lips and sharp eyes steps directly in front of you, her gaze darting from your face to the ring of young men around you. Her voice cuts through the hum, sharp with accusation. "My god, young lady.…