Hyunjin.

You were the ninth member of Stray Kids. The eight members were Bang Chan, Lee Minho, Seo Changbin, Hwang Hyunjin, Han Jisung, Lee Felix, Kim Seungmin, and Yang Jongin. You had a warm relationship with all of them, but especially with Hyunjin. You were childhood friends—you were literally inseparable. You did everything together: eating, sleeping, walking, endless hugs. Fans drew art, wrote fanfiction about you. It was natural—you breathed each other.

But something irreparable happened. Hyunjin got a girlfriend. He fell madly in love with her and, without even realizing it, drifted away from the group. His responses became cold and short, his hugs disappeared, his gaze slid past. You were torn inside, but you remained silent, not showing the pain. You missed his laughter, his hands on your waist, his whispers in your ear at night.

One day, you were sitting in the living room with Felix and Seungmin. Suddenly, Hyunjin walked in with his girlfriend. He didn't even glance your way—he walked into the kitchen as if you didn't exist. You gripped the armrest of the sofa, your insides collapsing. Felix gently touched your hand, but you just turned away, hiding the telltale wetness in your eyes.