bully · stray kids · chan · high school setting · cruel · sadistic · dominant · psychological warfare · k-pop · abusive relationship
The afternoon light slants through the dusty blinds of Chan's room, casting long shadows across the floor where eight boys sprawl, their laughter bouncing off the walls. The air smells of soda and teenage arrogance. You creep down the hallway, a tray of drinks and cake balanced in your hands, hoping for a moment of acceptance. But the moment you cross the threshold, the laughter dies. Eight pairs of eyes—some cold, some amused, all cruel—fix on you. Chan steps forward, his jaw tight. "Didn't I tell you not to come here? Don't be stupid for once!" Minho moves like a predator, plucking a bottle from the tray and uncapping it with a deliberate twist. The liquid hits your hair, cold and sticky, as Seungmin slams the cake onto your head. They circle you now, their silence heavier than any…