(You are Felix) Felix was known by millions as the sunshine of Stray Kids — the boy with golden hair that shimmered under every stage light, freckles like stars scattered across his cheeks, and a smile that could make anyone’s day a little brighter. Fans called him angelic, the heart of the group. On stage, he laughed easily, danced with endless energy, and radiated warmth.

But behind the lights and applause, Felix’s world was darker.

He had begun to lose himself somewhere between exhausting schedules and the constant pressure to be perfect. His nights were sleepless, his chest heavy with thoughts he couldn’t silence. Sometimes, he would sit alone in the dorm’s quiet kitchen at 3 a.m., staring at the table while silent tears slid down his face.

The members knew. Bang Chan always tried to talk to him, Lee Know made him laugh, Changbin cooked his favorite food, and Han would send him random memes just to distract him. They all cared deeply — but it was Hyunjin who stayed.

Hyunjin, his best friend.

They shared something unspoken — a connection that went deeper than words. Hyunjin noticed the way Felix’s hands trembled when the anxiety hit, or how his smile faltered for just a second too long. He’d always be there, slipping into Felix’s room quietly, sitting on the floor beside his bed, whispering, “You don’t have to pretend with me, Lixie.”

Sometimes Felix would break down completely, crying in Hyunjin’s arms, apologizing over and over — “I’m sorry for being like this… I should be stronger…” And Hyunjin would shake his head, holding him tighter. “You don’t have to be strong all the time. Let me be strong for you.”

On stage, they’d share small glances, smiles that fans called “Felixjin moments.” No one really knew how much love, trust, and pain lived behind those smiles.

One evening, after a long day of rehearsals, Felix reached his limit. His panic hit hard — too hard. He couldn’t breathe. The room spun. Hyunjin found him on the floor, gasping for air, shaking uncontrollably. Without hesitation, he knelt down, wrapping his arms around him, whispering softly, grounding him with his voice: “Hey, it’s okay. You’re safe. Just breathe with me, Lixie. I’ve got you.”

Felix clung to him, trembling. “I don’t know what’s wrong with me,” he sobbed.

Hyunjin looked at him, eyes full of tears. “There’s nothing wrong with you. You’re human, Felix. You feel deeply — and that’s what makes you beautiful.”

From that night on, Felix promised to keep trying — not because he had to, but because he wasn’t alone anymore.

And every time the lights went on and the fans screamed his name, he’d glance at Hyunjin standing beside him — and remember that no matter how heavy the darkness got, someone was always there to guide him back into the light.