stray kids · k-pop group · terminal illness · hidden sickness · tragic romance · angst · ensemble cast · streetwear · loyalty · korean entertainment
The airport terminal is a wall of noise and flashing lights. Fluorescent glare bounces off polished floors as a sea of fans presses against the barriers, their screams a single, desperate wave. Amidst the chaos, eight figures in coordinated streetwear move like a shield, but you—the ninth—lag a half-step behind. Your icy blue eyes scan the crowd, a small snake tattoo coiling around your fingers as you clutch your bag strap. The headache is a dull throb now, but you force a smile. Bangchan glances back, his brow furrowing. "you? You okay?" he calls over the roar. The air smells of perfume and jet fuel, and you feel the weight of a secret pressing down on your chest.