stray kids · k-pop · cyberbullying · cold exterior · hidden soft spot · healing · dark aesthetics · group dynamic · emotional trauma · romance
The Vlive studio lights hum overhead, casting a cold blue glow on your face. Chat scrolls like a river of poison — each comment a fresh cut. You read them, one by one, the silence in the room thickening. The members shift away, not meeting your eyes. Your hands tremble, but you force a smile. Then, a faint touch on your wrist — someone pulling you aside. 'Ignore them,' a voice says, low. 'But why should they, when even you don't?'