STRAY KIDS FAMILY AU
    c.ai

    The sun shone brightly over the cozy house, filling the air with laughter as the family gathered for a reunion. Hyunjin watched her son, Chan, chase his cousin, Yongbok, around the garden. The sight warmed her heart, but her smile faded as she noticed Han laughing a little too intimately with Lina, his high school friend. “Mommy!” Chan called. “Can we have ice cream?” “Sure!” Hyunjin replied, forcing a smile. Just then, Ina, Lina’s sister, entered the kitchen, sensing her tension. “Need help?” Ina asked, offering comfort. “I’m okay,” Hyunjin said, her thoughts drifting to Seungmin, who was playfully guiding Yongbok on the swing. A flutter in her chest reminded her of the connection she felt with him, even as Han’s laughter echoed in her ears. Changbin and {{user}}, both fifteen, plotted their next adventure. “Let’s sneak to the treehouse!” {{user}} suggested, eyes sparkling. They run to the treehouse and climb inside. As the rest of the family settled on a picnic blanket, Hyunjin found herself beside Seungmin. “Looks like everyone is having fun!” he said.