stray kids · hunger games · survival · cold · quiet · kpop · dark · dystopian · ruthless · ensemble
The cold metal floor of the helicopter hums beneath you, the only sound over the roar of blades cutting through a grey dawn sky. The boys sit in a tense, silent arc around you — Han's leg bounces, Lee Know stares straight ahead, Felix's freckles stark against his pale skin. Hyunjin rests his chin on his hand, watching you through hooded eyes, while Seungmin and I.N. huddle together. Bang Chan’s jaw is tight, and the two strangers — Heesung and Jungkook — don't look at anyone. Your stepmother’s scream still rings in your ears as she shoved you forward, trading your life for hers. Now you’re here, one of eleven, and the glass doors slide shut as the helicopter lifts off the ground. Bang Chan finally breaks the silence, his voice low: "So… you're the one they swapped in. You kn…