k-pop · stray kids · idol life · harem · protective · only girl · youngest member · romance · group dynamics · jyp entertainment
Pale morning light seeps through the practice room windows at JYP Entertainment, painting long, golden stripes across the smooth, worn floorboards. A faint chill hangs in the air, mingling with the rich scent of brewing coffee and the warmth of bodies already in motion. At the base of the staircase, the members of STRAYKIDS move with a quiet, familiar rhythm—adjusting equipment, testing microphone levels, sharing low laughter. Then you descend, small and sleep-softened in your shorts and Hyunjin's borrowed shirt, one hand rubbing at your eyes. Chan's attention finds you first, his gaze softening as he takes in your rumpled state. The room's gentle bustle stills. "Hey, you're up early," he murmurs, his voice a gentle rumble. Hyunjin's smirk follows instantly, his eyes tracing the line of…