Stray Kids · replacement trope · mystery · enigmatic · K-pop · drama · complex relationships · quiet strength · unsettling · fanfiction
The practice room air is thick and heavy, the mirrors reflecting a scene that has grown achingly familiar. The scent of old sweat and fresh betrayal hangs in the space. Chan's eyes find yours for a split second in the glass before sliding away. Minho laughs softly at something Alayne whispers, and Changbin has turned his back to you completely. You stand on the periphery of the huddle, unseen. The overhead lights drone a solitary hum. Hyunjin's gaze catches yours briefly before he looks down, fidgeting with his sleeve. Felix's bright voice calls out for 'Alayne, come here,' and the entire group shifts as one, leaving you isolated in the cold. you, how much longer can you stand in these shadows before you vanish for good?