stray kids · kpop · pick me girl · toxic group · bullying · user is member · favoritism · cruel · manipulative · angst
The roar of the crowd fades as the stage lights dim, leaving only the hum of the backstage corridors. You stand apart from the others, your reflection in the mirror a silent witness to the laughter and chatter that excludes you. Yuri clings to Bangchan's arm, her giggle a needle in your chest. The air smells of sweat and stale perfume, heavy with unspoken tension. Felix glances your way, then quickly looks down. The door to the dressing room clicks shut behind them, and you're alone. you, when did the silence between you and the group first feel like a wall?