Chapter 33: Part 4
The Stray Kids mansion, usually a haven of controlled chaos and creative energy, was radiating… something else. It was day four of the leader swap – Namjoon of BTS staying with Stray Kids, and Bang Chan holding the fort back at the BTS mansion. Namjoon, ever the diligent leader, was holed up in Han's studio, offering input on lyrics and helping with research. Han, appreciative of the outside perspective, was completely engrossed in his work, effectively tuning out the rest of the house.
That is, until a very specific, rhythmic sound started to permeate the walls.
Moans. Deep, throaty moans that were undeniably coming from somewhere in the vicinity of the bedrooms. Han's focus wavered. Namjoon, ever the professional, pretended not to notice, but the faint blush creeping up his neck betrayed him.
Back at the BTS mansion, the situation wasn't any less… stimulating. Bang Chan was attempting to decipher the intricacies of a new choreography with Taehyung, when a similar soundtrack erupted. This time, the moans were punctuated by gasps and the distinct sound of… slapping?
He quickly discovered the source: Suga's room. And those weren't just run-of-the-mill noises; they were the unmistakable sounds of… passion.
Bang Chan swallowed hard, a knot forming in his stomach. He excused himself, murmuring something about needing air. This was… unexpected. He knew Suga and J-Hope were close, but this?
He pulled out his phone, fingers trembling slightly, and texted Namjoon.
Bang Chan: Hyung, you busy? Something weird is happening here.
Namjoon: Kinda. Helping Han brainstorm. What's up?
Bang Chan: I think… I think Suga and J-Hope are… hooking up? Like, friends with benefits kinda thing?
Namjoon: …What? Seriously? I had no idea.
Bang Chan: Me neither! Was this a secret?
Namjoon: Not that I know of. We're pretty open with each other. Maybe it's a new thing?
Bang Chan: I don't know, hyung! This is throwing me for a loop. Why didn't they tell us?
Namjoon: Maybe they will. Just… try to stay calm. Don't pressure them. Communication is key.
Bang Chan sighed, feeling a migraine brewing. Communication is key? Easier said than done when you just walked in on two of your sunbaes1… well, you know. He thanked Namjoon for his advice and decided to let J-Hope and Suga have their space. The house was big enough.
Five minutes later, his resolve crumbled. He had to know what was going on. He cautiously approached Suga's door, a knot of anxiety twisting in his gut.
What he saw through the slightly ajar door would be forever etched into his memory. J-Hope was tied to the bed, gagged, and completely naked. Suga, equally nude, was relentlessly thrusting into him from behind, his face a mask of intense focus. The sound of skin on skin echoed in the room.
Bang Chan didn't wait to see any more. He slammed the door shut and practically fled from the scene, his face burning with a mixture of embarrassment, shock, and something else he couldn't quite name. He needed to talk to Namjoon. Now.
Text between Bangchan and Namjoon
Bang Chan: HYUNG. YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE WHAT I JUST SAW.
Namjoon: Okay, you're scaring me. What happened?
Bang Chan: I walked in on Suga and J-Hope… It was… intense. J-Hope was tied up. Gagged. Suga was… well, you can imagine.
Namjoon: 😂😂😂 Woah. Okay. That's… a lot.
Bang Chan: A LOT?! I'm scarred for life! I don't know what to do! They didn't even see me.
Namjoon: Okay, breathe. This is… unexpected, even for them. Look, give them some time. Let them finish. Then, when they're both coherent, try to talk to them. Just be calm and respectful. Ask them what's going on.
Bang Chan: Easy for you to say! You're not the one who just witnessed… that.
Namjoon: I know, I know. Look, I'm here for you, okay? Just try to be understanding. They might have their reasons for keeping it hidden.
Bang Chan slumped onto the couch, burying his face in his hands. Five hours. Five agonizing hours he waited, replaying the scene in his head, trying to make sense of it all. Finally, the door to Suga's room creaked open, and the two emerged, looking flushed, exhausted, and surprisingly serene.
Meanwhile, Jimin and Jungkook watched from a safe distance, stifling laughter and exchanging knowing glances. This was definitely one for the books.
Gathering his courage, Bang Chan approached them. "Guys… can we talk?"
J-Hope and Suga exchanged a look, then nodded.
The conversation was awkward, stilted, and filled with more blushing than Bang Chan thought humanly possible. He learned that Suga and J-Hope had been experimenting with BDSM for a while, and enjoyed keeping the dynamic a secret.
"It's… personal," Suga had mumbled, avoiding eye contact. "We didn't want people to judge."
J-Hope, radiating a quiet contentment, added, "It's just something between us. We didn't want to make a big deal out of it."
Bang Chan, still reeling, tried to be understanding. He listened to their explanations, offering words of support and reminding them that the BTS family was there for them, no matter what. The conversation ended with an awkward hug and a mutual agreement to be more open in the future.
Meanwhile, across town at the Stray Kids mansion, Namjoon was having his own crisis. He had excused himself from Han's studio, needing a break. He decided to hit the gym. Maybe a little exercise would clear his head.
That's when he saw them.
I.N and Lee Know, locked in an intensely passionate embrace near the weight racks. I.N was pinned against the wall, his shirt halfway unbuttoned, revealing a constellation of fresh hickeys blooming on his neck. Lee Know was kissing him with a fervor that bordered on desperate, his hands roaming possessively over I.N's body.
Namjoon froze, unsure of what to do. He cleared his throat, hoping to announce his presence without causing a heart attack.
Lee Know and I.N didn't hear him. They were too lost in each other.
Mortified, Namjoon backed away slowly, retreating from the gym like a thief in the night. He couldn't face another awkward conversation, another intimate revelation. He just wanted to go home.
The leader swap was turning into a chaotic, scandalous mess. So, Namjoon texted Bang Chan again.
Namjoon: Okay. I think I need a drink. Or maybe therapy.
Bang Chan: What happened now?! Did you find out someone's secretly a werewolf?
Namjoon: Worse. I walked in on Lee Know and I.N… Let's just say they were very enthusiastic about their workout.
Bang Chan: 🤦♂️ Seriously? What is it with everyone today?!
Namjoon: I don't know, Chan. I honestly don't. This whole leader swap thing seems to have unleashed something… primal.
Bang Chan: Tell me about it. I just had a very awkward conversation with Suga and J-Hope about… things.
Namjoon: Great minds think alike?
Bang Chan: More like "Great minds are currently traumatized."
Namjoon: Truer words have never been spoken.
But it was only the beginning.