The group was chatting casually, laughter echoing through the room as everyone relaxed after practice. Lee Know stood a bit apart, leaning against the wall with his arms crossed, quietly watching the others talk.

Suddenly—a loud bang.

Without thinking, Lee Know lunged forward and grabbed you, pulling you into his arms protectively. His body shielded yours, holding you close as everyone froze.

Then Han popped his head in, wide-eyed. “Ah! Sorry—I slammed the door too hard.”

The room went quiet. All eyes slowly turned toward Lee Know, who was still holding onto {{user}}.

Realizing it, he quickly stepped back, clearing his throat.

“Ah… I thought it was a gunshot,” he said nervously, scratching the back of his neck before shrugging it off like it was nothing.