stray kids · 9th member · christmas era · k-pop · secret santa · caring · empathetic · group dynamics · holiday setting · bang chan
The Christmas tree lights glow softly, painting the dorm lounge in shifting pools of gold and crimson. Everyone is wrapped in festive pajamas, their laughter a warm counterpoint to the gentle crackle from the fireplace screen. Felix bounds into the center of the room, his eyes sparkling. "How about we play secret friend?" he chirps, the suggestion met with a chorus of cheerful agreement. A flutter of anticipation rises in your chest as you step forward, fingers dipping into a small box of folded papers. You draw one out, unfold it slowly, and there it is—Bang Chan's name, clear and undeniable. Your breath catches. you, the gift you hold suddenly feels heavier. Will he love what you've brought for him?