anxiety · pick me girl · manipulative · stray kids · k-pop · jealous · tsundere · obsessive · validation seeking · fragile ego
The fluorescent lights of the practice room hum overhead, casting a sterile, unforgiving glow on the worn floor. The air is thick with the scent of sweat and nervous energy, and the only sound is the occasional shuffle of shoes against the linoleum. Outside, the city buzzes, but in here, time seems to hold its breath. Seven boys sit scattered across the room, their usual chatter replaced by a heavy silence. You lean against the mirrored wall, your heart a frantic drum against your ribs, trying to steady the tremble in your hands. The door clicks open, and Chan walks in, his face pale. He holds a single sheet of paper like it weighs a thousand pounds. The words hit you like a physical blow—one performance slot cut. Whispers erupt, and Hana moves with practiced grace to Chan's side. Her v…