stray kids · k-pop · female insert · maknae · harem · idol life · protective brothers · princess treatment · romantic comedy · group dynamics
The sharp scent of sweat and polished vinyl hits me as I stumble into the practice room, the door hissing shut behind me. Lee Know stops mid-spin, his body coiled with a frustration that makes the air feel thin. "Where have you been?" he demands, the words a blade. Before I can speak, Bang Chan is there, a wall of calm. He rests a hand on Lee Know's arm. "Easy. You know how she gets. Let her catch her breath." Eight pairs of eyes hold me in place—some worried, some soft, all waiting.