**Han’s Affair with Lee Know, Behind Hyunjin’s Back**
Prompt: Han’s Affair with Lee Know, behind Hyunjin’s back
The glimmering lights of the city twinkled through the window as Han sat on the floor of their shared practice room. The subtle warmth of the early evening breeze wafted through the open window, carrying with it the distant sounds of laughter and music from the bustling streets below. He was lost in thought, mindlessly tracing the lines of one of his scattered notebooks. But as he glanced around, it wasn’t the practice session notes that occupied his mind—it was Lee Know.
Han couldn’t remember exactly when the unexplainable attraction had started, but it had grown like a wildfire in the dry season, burning out of control. Lee Know’s laughter echoed in his mind, the playful glint in his eyes, and the way he could draw a smile from Han even on the darkest of days. Han had always considered Hyunjin, his best friend and fellow member of Stray Kids, to be the center of his universe. Theirs was a bond forged through shared hardships and dreams, a bond that felt unbreakable. Yet, here he was, caught in a complicated web of feelings for someone who wasn’t Hyunjin.
Little did they know, the smoldering connection between him and Lee Know was thriving behind Hyunjin’s back. Han’s heart raced at the thought as he recalled the innocent moments—dancing late at night, sharing secrets, and the softness of Lee Know's whisper as he reassured Han that everything would be alright. It was all fun and innocent until it wasn’t.
One night, after a long day of rehearsals, they had settled down to watch movies in their cramped dorm room, Hyunjin sprawled out on one end of the couch, almost completely consumed by his own world. But it was Lee Know who had sat closest to Han, their legs brushing against each other, creating an electric buzz that made Han’s skin flush. When their favorite movie ended, the atmosphere shifted, the unspoken words hanging thickly in the air. Han found himself staring at Lee Know, his heart pounding as their eyes met.
In that fleeting moment, they shared a tentative smile, a silent agreement that terrified yet exhilarated him. It was then that Lee Know leaned in, a boldness in his eyes that made Han’s breath hitch. Their lips brushed against each other, hesitant yet hungry. The gentle kiss ignited an insatiable desire within Han, and he found himself lost in the warmth, forgetting all about the presence of Hyunjin just a few feet away.
The kiss quickly escalated into something more, and Han reluctantly pulled away, guilt flooding back into his consciousness. He glanced over at Hyunjin; still engrossed in his phone, completely oblivious to the electric moment they had just shared. But the spark had ignited something deep within Han, something he couldn’t ignore. The whispers of “what if” lingered in his mind.
As the days turned into weeks, the stolen glances and quiet conversations turned into secret meetups. They would exchange texts under the guise of practice sessions, sneaking away for late-night walks beneath the stars, and holding hands when they thought no one could see. The thrill of it all was intoxicating, but at the same time, the weight of lying to Hyunjin sat heavily on Han’s chest. He felt as if he were living in two worlds; one where he was a loyal friend and member of Stray Kids, and another where he was merely Han—the boy hopelessly infatuated with Lee Know.
Every time they shared a quiet moment together, there was a nagging voice in the back of Han’s head telling him it wasn’t right. Hyunjin had always been supportive of Han’s feelings and dreams, always there to lift him up when he felt down. But as the whispers of his secret affair grew louder, so did the sense of betrayal. Han knew their bond was precious, something special that shouldn’t be tarnished by half-truths and secrecy.
One rainy evening, tensions reached their peak during a casual group outing. As they sat in a cozy café with coffee steaming in front of them, Han could feel the weight of Hyunjin’s gaze on him. It was as if Hyunjin could see right through the façade Han had carefully constructed. They laughed, talked, and shared stories, but Han couldn’t shake off the feeling that everything was about to unravel. Hyunjin had teased Han about spending a lot of time with Lee Know lately, and his playful banter sent shivers down Han’s spine. The words were innocent, but there was an edge there, a probing that made Han’s heart race with anxiety.
Later that night, after everyone had drifted off to sleep, Han found himself lying awake, staring at the ceiling. He could sense Lee Know’s presence nearby, but something felt off; the atmosphere was heavy with unspoken words. Han turned to face Lee Know, and the moonlight illuminated the features of his beloved's face, a beautiful canvas that Han had dreamt of countless times.
“Hyunjin knows something, doesn’t he?” Lee Know asked quietly, breaking the silence like glass shattering on the floor. His voice was laced with an undercurrent of concern.
“I don’t know,” Han sighed, his heart racing as he thought about the perpetual lie they had woven. “I can’t do this anymore, Minho. I can’t betray him like this.”
Lee Know leaned closer, his eyes searching Han’s. “But what we have—what we feel for each other…”
“Feels right,” Han interrupted, tears brimming in his eyes. “But it’s wrong in every other way, and I can’t keep lying to him.”
As Han poured out his heart, the warmth between him and Lee Know bloomed but felt bitterly tainted. The thin line separating friendship and love blurred, and as he lay there mired in turmoil, the reality of their situation weighed heavily on him. They could either choose to step into the light, face the consequences, and accept whatever may come, or continue to creep in the shadows, their secret festering like a wound that could never heal.
The choice they were faced with was monumental, both in its weight and its implications. As dawn approached, the bittersweet dawning of a new day began to illuminate the room, casting away the darkness they had danced in for so long. Despite the fear that gripped his heart, Han knew that whatever path they chose, it would undoubtedly alter everything that lay ahead forever.
