K-Pop one shots

The blare of Seungmin's alarm, set to a rendition of "Baby Shark" that he swore he despised but secretly enjoyed, ripped through the quiet of the Stray Kids dorm. It was 6:30 AM, the start of another gloriously chaotic day in the lives of eight idols, intertwined in a web of intertwined relationships.

In the master bedroom, a tangle of limbs slowly disentangled. Felix stretched, yawning wide enough to wake Changbin, who grumbled incoherently and burrowed deeper into the pillows. Seungmin, ever the early bird, was already halfway to the shared bathroom, leaving his boyfriends to their morning rituals.

Down the hall, in the "Triple Threat" room (as their door sign humorously declared), Leeknow was humming a soft melody as he carefully applied lotion to his face. Han, practically a ball of chaotic energy even in his sleep, was pressed against I.N, who was surprisingly a sound sleeper. Leeknow nudged them gently. "Time to rise and shine, lovebirds. We have a schedule to conquer."

Meanwhile, in the final room, a far more…intimate awakening was underway. Bangchan was peppering Hyunjin's neck with kisses, whispering sweet nothings that were promptly drowned out by Seungmin loudly singing in the shower. Hyunjin giggled, pushing Bangchan away playfully. "Alright, alright, you'll get me all flustered before dance practice. Gotta save some energy for JYP, hyung."

The next hour was a whirlwind of breakfast prep (a chaotic mix of cereal, toast, and meticulously crafted omelets courtesy of Leeknow), vocal warm-ups (mostly Han spontaneously bursting into high notes), and last-minute outfit checks. The dorm vibrated with a playful energy, a comfortable cacophony that only formed when eight individuals who lived, loved, and worked together.

Dance practice was, as always, grueling. The focus was on their new comeback choreography, intricate and demanding. Bangchan, as the leader, pushed them hard, his eagle eye catching every missed step, every slightly off synchronization. Hyunjin, with his natural grace and fluid movements, shone brightest. Felix, despite his initial clumsiness, executed the moves with infectious enthusiasm. Han and Changbin added their own flair, their individual styles perfectly complementing the group dynamic. Leeknow, with his sharp precision, kept them grounded, reminding them of the importance of clean lines. Seungmin and I.N, though the youngest, kept up admirably, their determination unwavering.

By lunchtime, they were a sweaty, exhausted mess. "I think my legs are going to fall off," Changbin groaned, collapsing dramatically onto the studio floor.

"Dramatic much?" Felix chuckled, playfully kicking his boyfriend's leg.

"Hyung, you were literally just flying around during the practice," I.N teased.

Dinner was a communal affair, takeout ordered from their favorite Korean restaurant, spread out on the living room floor. Laughter filled the air as they recounted funny moments from the practice session, teased each other mercilessly, and simply enjoyed each other's company. After that, they did a short live stream chatting with STAY and answering questions before getting ready for bed, exhausted.

As the lights went out, a strange silence fell over the dorm. The initial quiet was nice but soon to be broken by the dorm. All seemed well for a few minutes, until a floorboard creaked in the hall. Then another. And another.

Han, nestled between Leeknow and I.N, was the first to stir. He nudged Leeknow, whispering, "Did you hear that?"

Leeknow, ever the pragmatist, sighed. "Probably just the old building settling. Go back to sleep, Jisung."

But then there was a distinct thump from upstairs.

A group chat message popped up on everyone's phones:

Han: Guys, is anyone else hearing weird noises?

I.N: Yeah, it sounds like someone is moving furniture upstairs.

Seungmin: I hear it too. What's going on?

Changbin: Maybe it's a ghost! 😱

Felix: Binnie, don't scare me!

Leeknow: Calm down, everyone. It's probably just the neighbors.

Han: But it sounds like it's inside the dorm.

Silence hung in the digital air. Then, a new sound emerged, faint at first, then growing louder, clearer. It was a moan.

Seungmin: ...Did anyone else just hear that?

Felix: Oh my god...

Changbin: 😳

I.N: What is happening??

Leeknow: ...

Everyone held their breath. More moans followed, escalating in intensity. Then, a distinct voice rang out, a high-pitched shout.

Felix: Is that... Hyunjin screaming Bangchan's name?

Seungmin: 🫣

Changbin: 🙊

Han: 🙉

I.N: 💀

The chat exploded with laughing emojis and shocked faces. Leeknow buried his face in his hands. He knew they weren't exactly quiet, but this was a whole new level of…audibility.

Thirty minutes later, blessed silence descended. The chat remained a flurry of bewildered comments and suppressed laughter.

Felix: Well, that was…an experience.

Seungmin: I'm never going to look at Hyunjin the same way again.

Han: I think my ears are permanently scarred.

I.N: Goodnight.

Leeknow: Someone needs to buy them a soundproofing kit for their room.

Just when everyone was starting to drift off, two new messages appeared:

Bangchan: What's going on? Why is everyone texting at this hour?

Hyunjin: Yeah, what did we miss?

Seungmin: Uh…just scroll up and read the chat, hyung.

A long pause followed. Then:

Bangchan: ...Oh.

Hyunjin: ...😳😳😳

Bangchan: We didn't realize…how loud we were. Sorry everyone!

Hyunjin: So sorry...

Han: Don't worry about it, hyung! We all have our moments. 😉

Felix: Just maybe…try to be a little quieter next time? For the sake of our sanity.

I.N: And our ears.

Leeknow: Soundproofing kit. Seriously.

Changbin: I'm never going to sleep again.

Bangchan: Fair enough. Goodnight, everyone. We'll…try to keep it down next time.

Hyunjin: Goodnight! And again sorry to hear that but next time ill scream your name chan hyung!

The chat slowly died down, the members drifting off to sleep, a mixture of amusement, embarrassment, and lingering…intrigue…filling the dorm. It had been a chaotic day, alright. But that was just another day being in the life of Stray Kids.