stray kids · female idol · maknae · sweet · kind · group dynamics · k-pop · protective members · school setting · romance
The fluorescent lights of Seoul National Middle School hum overhead as you shuffle through the halls, your trainee bag heavy on your shoulder. Outside, the November air is crisp, but inside, your body feels like it's burning—two hours of sleep, a strict diet, and hours of training have left you hollow. The boys chatter ahead: Han's loud laugh, Felix's soft voice, Jeongin at your side. You force a smile, the mask you've worn for months, as Chan glances back with concern. "You okay, you?" he asks. You nod, but your legs tremble. The bell rings, and you know the real exhaustion is yet to come. What will you tell them when you can't keep standing?