bang chan scenario: first win
Requested?: Hi, hun!! Can I please request a stray Kids imagine where the reader is best friends with the group and reader watched them get their first win and so after the award show ends, the reader calls Chan and the reader just gushes about how proud they are of Skz??? I'm in love with this concept and Skz is one of my favorite groups lol, anyway thank you so so much 💕💕
Disclaimer: This ask and imagine predates everything that happened with Woojin and any other current events I may not be aware of. While I do mention 9 members in this scenario, this is mainly focused on the reader and Chan's friendship. Keep in mind that in the future, all Stray Kids imagines will be for OT8. Thank you for your understanding.
Member(s): Bang Chan (Stray Kids)
To say you were proud was an understatement. You were ecstatic.
To understand how you felt during that moment, you'd have to go back to your middle school days. You befriended a boy in your class, named Bang Chan, and it took no time for you to forge a connection that would last forever. Even back then, when you both went through growing pains and awkward teenage years, Chan's heart would beat to his soul's song, and yearned to share it with the world. With you as a companion, he was able to practice with a loyal listener. He would regularly show you his unfinished songs and planned lyrics, and even then, you knew that one day they would touch many hearts.
Through time, you two became even closer, and you stuck by him throughout his trainee years, though sometimes it would be from afar. It was difficult sometimes, seeing Chan less and less, and the bags on his eyes would continue to darken. But those tiring and debilitating days could never kill the passion he had, and you'd always be there to support him through it, whenever possible.
As well, you were the first to know when he found someone compatible with his vision. When he told you about 3Racha, then later Stray Kids, they became your pride and joy as well. Even hearing him talking about them made you interested, his belief in his group was so profound. Even when first meeting them, you could tell that Chan's faith in them was never unfounded in the slightest. Every single one of them shared the drive that Chan had, and considered you to be as close as a sibling to them.
Even through their darkest days and their saddest nights, through their tumultuous predebut, the boys pulled through and found their hope. You made sure to cheer them along and make sure they persevered. Even when you were pushed far away by their schedules, your own career and ambition, and distance, Stray Kids always held your spirit with them. No matter what happened, they always knew they had (Y/N) in their corner, and whenever you ran into any difficulty or wanted to share a good moment, they would always support you as well.
That brings you to the present moment. It was M-Countdown. April 4th, 2019. You made sure to clear up your schedule to watch their broadcast live, and that shiny number and cheers from fellow STAYs brought tears to your eyes. Your boys are going so far. These 9 friends have already made their mark. Their message hit many people's hearts, like their love for you sits in yours.
Right after the broadcast, when you were sure that he wasn't busy, hou made sure to call Chan's phone. After around two rings, you heard the familiar voice greeting you, with glee, relief, excitement, and hope all blending into a pleasant sound.
"Congratulations, I'm so proud of you guys!" You exclaimed, meaning every word.
"Thanks (Y/N)! I have to be honest, I'm still not convinced that I'm not dreaming!" Chan joked with you. You could still hear the inklings of truth; Chan had been through years uncertain that he would even make a sound. It's extremely understandable that hearing himself through someone else's speakers would still take him aback, especially when their fans brought them a win.
"Well, you did it Channie. Your music is loved by so many," You affirmed. It made your heart swell; their shouts, their screams of joy, sorrow, and a burning desire to carry on, has been repeated back twofold. While you were able to support as a friend, you felt pride and kinship with all the STAYs that heard your best friend and continued to support them.
"It's almost surreal sometimes, hearing the fans chant along," Chan noted. "I know that we'll have to continue to work hard to hear it more."
"Look at you, still humble. You can afford to be a little more self-centered! Is everyone celebrating?" You ask, as you wanted them to all be able to truly enjoy such a big achievement for a rookie group.
From the loud yells and footsteps in the distance, you could guess the answer, but Chan said, "More than you could imagine! I'm glad that someone so utt-erily swamped could call me," with a teasing tone to it, purposely mispronouncing utterly. You groaned, because you did mistype the word utterly when you two texted a while ago and he still hadn't let it go.
"Bold of you to say that when your fans probably made entire compilations of you clowning!" You huffed, and yeah, it might have been immature, but talking to your best friend since childhood was always a good time to unwind.
After some more lighthearted ribbing, Chan's voice became more serious, where you knew that every word that came out after that was from the bottom of his heart. "I'm serious though, I can't thank you enough for supporting us," he explained. "You never stopped believing in me, or in my team."
"Channie, I know what talent is when I see it. You deserve more support than I could ever give." You replied, with full sincerity. "Keep it up, I always want you to be happy at the end of the day. Everyone back at home believes in you!"
"I believe in you too. Hopefully I can see you soon once promotions are over?" Chan asked. Chan always said that you being over always felt like it was meant to be that way, like siblings who would tease and bicker, but would always be each other's support and happiness at the end of the day, and you agreed wholeheartedly.
"Absolutely! Now go on, celebrate with the boys!"
You couldn't wait to go visit Chan soon, and looked at your schedule. Maybe if you found out what they were up to on Saturday, or if you got a day off on Thursday…
One day, you'll get the hang of planning events as an adult.
