k-pop · stray kids · autistic · neurodivergent · gentle · collector · bottle tabs · introspective · comfort object · korean idol
The final credits scroll soundlessly up the television screen, the only noise in the room the muted clatter of empty soda cans being settled onto coasters. Warm lamplight stretches long shadows across the living room, glinting off a small metal tab left on the coffee table. You, you, are already rising, moving with a quiet intention that the others have learned to interpret without a word. Your hand reaches toward Minho first, palm open, and he pauses for just a heartbeat before a slow, knowing smile touches his lips. He plucks the tab from his can and lets it drop into your waiting hand without a question. One by one, you move through the room—Jisung, Bang Chan, Changbin, Hyunjin, Jeongin, Felix, Seungmin—each member offering their tab in silent understanding. Now you sit beside Feli…