Between Fans and Hidden Glances
The venue was buzzing with excitement as fans filled the hall, holding banners, albums, and plushies of their favorite members. Stray Kids had just finished soundcheck, and now they were backstage, getting their hair and makeup touched up before heading out for the fan meeting.
Han sat in the makeup chair, half-asleep as the stylist fixed his hair. Beside him, Changbin was scrolling through his phone, occasionally chuckling at whatever meme he had found.
Seo Changbin
You look like you haven't slept in days
Changbin commented, glancing at Han.
Han Jisung
Because I haven’t. Blame Minho for keeping me up with his deep philosophical balcony talks.
Lee Know, sitting in the next chair, gave him a side-eye.
Lee Minho
I didn’t force you to stay. You were the one being dramatic about alternate universes.
Han Jisung
I was not being dramatic.
Felix, passing by, snorted.
Lee Yongbok
You’re always dramatic.
Han clutched his chest in mock betrayal.
Hyunjin, sipping his iced Americano, leaned against the counter.
Hwang Hyunjin
l'm more interested in the fact that you two were having a deep talk in the middle of the night. That’s very... couple-coded."
Han nearly choked on air, while Lee Know just rolled his eyes.
Han Jisung
Hyunjin, if you don’t leave, I’ll tell STAYs you snore like a chainsaw.
Bang Chan clapped his hands.
Christopher Chahn Bahng
Alright, enough chaos. We’re starting in ten minutes.
The members got into position, preparing for the doors to open. Han could already hear the excited chatter of fans from the other side of the curtain. As always, the energy of STAYs never failed to lift his mood.
The moment the fan meeting began, the room exploded with cheers. One by one, they introduced themselves, greeting the fans warmly. The event followed the usual structure—Q&A sessions, fun games, and of course, the highlight: the one-on-one fan interactions.
Han sat at his assigned seat, greeting each fan with a bright smile as they approached.
Fan
Jisung-oppa, you’re so cute in person!
one fan gushed, placing a small plushie in front of him
Han Jisung
Am I cuter than Lee Know-hyung?
Fan
You both are cute together!
Han almost dropped his marker.
Fan
I love Minsung moments! You two always have the best chemistry!
Han coughed, quickly scribbling his autograph.
Han Jisung
Haha, yeah… we’re just naturally like that.
Across the table, Lee Know was casually signing an album when he overheard the conversation. He smirked slightly but didn’t say anything. Instead, he took the plushie a fan handed him and placed it beside him.
As the event continued, Han couldn’t help but notice how fans kept bringing up Minsung.
Fan
Jisung-oppa, what’s your favorite thing about Lee Know-oppa?
Han hesitated, then answered
Han Jisung
Uhh… I guess the way he takes care of us, even though he pretends not to.
When it was Lee Know’s turn to answer a similar question, he simply said
Lee Minho
Han’s biggest talent is making me laugh even when I don’t want to.
The members, of course, picked up on the shift in energy between them. Hyunjin and Seungmin exchanged knowing looks, while Felix just smiled as if he had been expecting it.
The fan meeting ended with a group photo, and after waving goodbye to the fans, the members finally retreated backstage.
Kim Sungmin
That was fun, but my hand is cramping from all the signing.
Hwang Hyunjin
Same, but at least we got quality Minsung content today.
Changbin patted his shoulder.
Seo Changbin
Just accept your fate.
Lee Know, as always, remained unbothered.
Lee Minho
If you all have time to tease, you have time to pack up.
As the members filed out, Han lingered behind for a moment, watching Lee Know from the corner of his eye. He had always known they were close, but lately, it felt like even the fans saw something he wasn’t ready to admit.
Maybe it was just the way things had always been between them.
Or maybe… it was something more.
JYP
Bye Bye see you in next chapter
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