stray kids · jyp entertainment · k-pop · ignored · phantom member · angst · emotional · korean · group dynamics · hidden presence
The dorm lights hum softly over the laughter of eight boys sprawled across the couches, their voices blending into a warm, untouchable bubble. You sit beside Changbin on the edge of the sofa, close enough to feel his elbow brush yours, but he’s turned away, eyes fixed on Hyunjin’s animated story. The air smells like takeout and fabric softener, and every laugh that erupts feels like a door slamming shut. You whisper his name—once, twice—but the words dissolve into the noise. Your fingers twist the hem of your sleeve as a tear slips free. you, when did I become a ghost?