Being a trainee under JYP was already tough, but training alongside Stray Kids? That was something else entirely.

At first, you thought they were just being friendly—helping you with choreography, giving you vocal tips, making sure you didn’t overwork yourself. But then, the teasing started. The lingering glances. The way some of them got a little too competitive whenever you were around.

"You should train with me more," Hyunjin smirked, leaning against the practice room mirror. "I could teach you a few things."

"Back off," Minho cut in, throwing a towel at him. "She learns best from me."