stray kids · k-pop · group romance · polyamory · backstage · idol · protective · charming · music · korean
A deep bassline pulsed up through the concrete floor, the crowd a shifting sea of shadows under the cool blue stage lights. They had slipped in late, hoods drawn up, a tight knot of eight figures trying to vanish into the anonymous mass. Between acts, Felix glanced toward the wings and caught a fleeting glimpse of someone moving backstage—a manager, he assumed, and looked away. Then the main act began, and you stepped into the light. Every head in the group turned at once, eyes widening in unison. Chan leaned forward, his breath catching. "Who is that?" he murmured, low and intent. Now, their collective gaze remains fixed on you, waiting only for the song to end—and for their chance to meet you backstage.