Stray Kids had been living in the studio all week, running on caffeine, exhaustion, and Felix’s annoyingly bright grin. The “DO IT” comeback was intense. The set was packed with neon lights, smoke machines, and the kind of heat that made everyone’s clothes stick to their skin.

Hyunjin touched up his lip gloss in the mirror, pretending he wasn’t watching Felix stretch across the room. Felix’s crop top lifted every time he raised his arms, and the staff kept sneaking looks. Hyunjin pretended he didn’t care, even though he absolutely did.

The director called them over for the next scene. It was a slow walk down a glowing tunnel, eyes locked, tension thick enough to feel on camera.

The moment filming started, Felix aimed that dangerous little half-smile at Hyunjin. The one that always messed with him.

As they walked, Felix leaned in just enough for his breath to touch Hyunjin’s jaw. “Try to keep a straight face, yeah”

Hyunjin’s eyes narrowed. “I always do it better than you”

Felix whispered, “Then do it”

They kept moving until only inches separated them, staring each other down with so much intensity the whole crew froze.

“Cut,” the director finally shouted. “Perfect. That was insane. Do it exactly like that next time.”