★ _ N I N E T E E N _ ★

Later that night, Y/n stepped outside on the dorm balcony for some air. The moon hung low, stars glimmering like soft glitter.

Felix found her standing there, arms folded tight, quietly wiping her cheeks.

Felix: Y/n? *he whispered, stepping closer.*

She looked at him, eyes glossy.

Y/n: I'm okay. Just... overwhelmed. Everything's been so much lately.

Felix wrapped his arms around her from behind, chin on her shoulder.

Felix: You don't have to hold it in.

She finally turned, burying her face in his chest.

Y/n: I'm scared sometimes... That one wrong step and I'll ruin it all. That someone will hate me again.

Felix held her tighter.

Felix: You're allowed to feel that. But you're also allowed to breathe. No hate can erase how loved you are.

Y/n: I don't deserve you, *she whispered.*

He gently cupped her face, looking her straight in the eyes.

Felix: You deserve the world. I'm just trying to be part of yours.

Then, under the stars, he kissed her forehead.Then her nose.Then-softly-her lips.Not rushed. Not dramatic. Just love.

*next morning*

Y/n woke up to find a sticky note on her phone:

> "Morning, sleepyhead 💛 Check your mirror."- Lix

She dragged herself up, walked to the bathroom mirror-

And saw a second sticky note stuck there:

> "You're doing amazing. Even on days you cry. Even on days you fall. Still proud of you. Still love you."

Y/n smiled, teary-eyed, and whispered:

Y/n: Whipped little sunshine.

From the kitchen, Felix yelled:

Felix: I HEARD THAT

*Time skip*

The live started like any other Felix moment - cozy hoodie, soft lighting, shy smiles.

Felix: Hi STAY~ *he greeted, waving with both hands.*

Felix: It's been a while. I missed you guys.

The chat blew up instantly:

> FELIX WE LOVE YOUUUU>SKZ comeback when 😭>UR VOICE IS HEALING ME RN>WHOSE HOODIE IS THAT 👀

Felix laughed nervously, scratching the back of his neck.

Felix: Okay, so... I actually wanted to talk to you about something important today. Please listen till the end, yeah?

He took a deep breath.

Felix: This isn't sudden for me. It's been a long time coming.

Felix: I've... been dating someone.

The chat FROZE.Then exploded.

> WAIT WHAT>FELIX???>OMG OMG WHO WHO WHO>My heartttt

Felix smiled softly.

Felix: You all know her. She's been with us for a long time.

He paused

Felix: She's our manager. Y/n.

The silence was loud - but only for a second.

Then comments started pouring in:

> NO WAYYYY I SHIPPED YOU TWO SO HARD>SHE DESERVES THE WORLD.>Y/N UNNIE/NOONA IS SO SWEET OMG>THE WAY HE LOOKS AT HER MAKES SENSE NOW 😭

Felix laughed - genuinely, relief pouring out of his eyes.

Felix: I was scared at first, not gonna lie. I thought maybe... maybe you guys wouldn't like it.

Felix: But she's someone who cares for us so deeply. She's stayed up all night working, cheered us on quietly, and honestly... she's been my light. Especially when I was in dark places.

The comments turned soft and full of love:

> We love her. Thank you for choosing someone so kind.>Protect Y/n at all costs>Tell her we support her!!>KING BEHAVIOR FOR ANNOUNCING IT RESPECTFULLY

Felix's eyes welled up a little.

Felix: She saw this comment, by the way, *he said cheekily, turning his phone slightly.*

And just for a second - just a tiny second - Y/n popped into frame with the softest smile, waving shyly.

Y/n: Hi STAY...

STAY:

> SHE'S SO PRETTY WTF>PLS HUG HER FOR US>Y/N YOU'RE A LUCKY GIRL BUT ALSO HE'S LUCKY TOO>I'M SOBBINGGGGGG 😭

Felix pulled her into frame, holding her hand.

Felix: So yeah... no more hiding. Just love. And thank you, for letting me share it.

The company set up a quick press briefing after Felix's IG live went viral. Paparazzi were swarming. Questions flying. Flashing lights. Chaos.

Felix stood in front of the mic calmly, wearing a black suit, Y/n watching nervously from backstage.

A reporter asked,

Reporter: Is it true you're dating your manager?

Felix gave the tiniest smile.

Felix: Yes, it's true. And... she's not just my manager. She's someone who's cared for all of us like family. I'm proud to be with her.

Another reporter asked coldly,

Reporter2: Don't you think that crosses a professional line?"

That's when Chan stepped up. Literally.

Chan: She's one of the most professional people in this industry. We wouldn't be here without her.

Seungmin: She puts us before herself every single day. She deserves respect, not judgment. * he added*

Minho: Also, she keeps Felix from skipping breakfast, so she's basically saving his life.*he smirked*

Reporters laughed.

*time skip*

Midway through Stray Kids' concert, Chan took the mic with a mischievous grin.

So, you all probably know our manager... and how our sunshine over there is dating her now.

Fans cheered like it was a championship game.

Chan: Well... We've got a little surprise.

Suddenly, the big screen lit up:

> "We Love You, Y/n!">"Thank You for Taking Care of SKZ">"You Deserve Happiness 💛"

Thousands of STAYs held up handmade banners... with her name on them.

Y/n, standing side stage with a clipboard, froze. The mic fell from her hand. Her eyes welled up immediately.

Felix ran over from center stage, grabbed her hand, and pulled her into the light.

Felix: She's cried alone so many nights thinking no one saw her. But you see her. And that means the world.

Fans screamed. Clapped. Cheered. Chanted her name.

Y/n covered her face, completely breaking down - but smiling through it.

Felix whispered in her ear,

Felix: Told you they'd love you.

Y/n sat in the dressing room surrounded by tissues, eyes still red from crying.

Han plopped down beside her.

Han: How dare you make me cry in front of thousands of people.

Changbin gave her water.

Changbin: You okay?

She nodded.

Y/n: I... didn't know they'd accept me like that.

Felix wrapped an arm around her waist.

Felix: They accepted you because they see what I see.

Minho raised an eyebrow.

Minho: Which is?

Felix kissed her temple.

Felix: Everything worth loving.

The boys groaned dramatically.

Hyunjin: BRO. Get a room.

Han: They did. Remember the hoodie incident?

Everyone: YAHHHH!!

Y/n giggled, finally leaning into Felix's side with a soft, tired smile.

Y/n: Thank you... all of you.

Chan grinned.

Chan: We don't protect our manager because she's dating Felix. We protect her because she's ours, too

(To be continued)

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