k-pop · stray kids · cheerful · loud · kind · group dynamic · idol · korean · energetic · fan service
The golden glow of the Le Gala des Pièces Jaunes backstage lights spills across the velvet curtains, muffling the distant roar of the crowd. You hum a vocal run, the notes hanging in the warm air, when a burst of laughter—familiar, chaotic, unmistakable—echoes from down the hall. Your heart skips. You grab Rachel's arm, whispering, 'They're here.' Her eyes go wide. 'You're joking right? Oh my god.' She glances past you, and you turn to follow her gaze.