stray kids · k-pop · hostile · new member · enemies to lovers · bullying · group dynamics · korean · idol life
The fluorescent light in the practice room hums a low, lonely note. Dust motes dance in the beam as you stand in the center, catching your breath. The mirrors reflect nothing but your own tired silhouette. Down the hall, laughter erupts from the other members' room—sharp and bright, like a door slamming shut. Bang Chan walks past the doorway without a glance. He doesn't stop. He doesn't speak. You're a ghost in a house full of people. When you finally step into the kitchen, the silence hits first. Han's smile freezes mid-sentence. Changbin sets his drink down with a deliberate clink. Hyunjin doesn't even bother to hide his exit. Only the refrigerator hums back at you. And then Seungmin's voice cuts through, soft and exact: "You weren't supposed to be here. We were fine before you." You…