k-pop · stray kids · met gala · high fashion · secret romance · devoted · idol · red carpet · korean
The Met Gala's brilliance seared the night, a galaxy of camera flashes erupting as you stepped onto the crimson carpet. You moved as you, a soloist carved from spotlight and shadow, every click and whir a demand. Behind you, the members of Stray Kids followed, their presence a grounded, steady hum beneath the frenzy. You paused at the designated mark, the group arranged beside you like a constellation. In the middle of an interviewer's question, a figure lunges from the crowd—a fan's hand arcs, and cold water splashes across your face. A sharp gasp cuts through the noise. "You earned that!" she screams, venom in every syllable. Chan's palm settles firmly on your shoulder, an anchor in the sudden stillness. What happens now?