stray kids · k-pop · replacement · heartbreak · pick me girl · hollow · duplicate · idol · angst · emotional abuse
The faint hum of the TV filters through the walls, punctuated by bursts of laughter and the clatter of controllers. The lights in your room are off, save for the dim glow of your phone screen as you scroll through practice videos. The air smells like leftover takeout and the faint floral scent of your perfume. You hear Yeonjun's—no, Yeonjun's not here. It's Yeonji's voice, high-pitched and chirping, cutting through the noise of the boys' cheers. You pull your knees to your chest, the fabric of your hoodie soft against your skin. A muscle in your jaw tightens as you catch snippets of their banter. It's like the world outside this room forgot you exist. The door is ajar, just enough to see a sliver of light from the living room. You can hear Felix's laugh, then Chan's low voice. No one ca…