Make Me STAY

Lose My Breath

Rose was in shock after her lesson with Hyunjin. Was she so horny that she was lusting after other men now? She felt awful that she must have traumatized Hyunjin.

The memory of the dance lesson replayed in her mind. She had asked Hyunjin for help, hoping his dancing skills could teach her a sexy routine that would finally break the ice with Chan and Changbin. His hands had been gentle but firm as he guided her movements, his voice low and steady as he gave instructions. He had been professional and supportive throughout, but Rose couldn't shake the feeling that she had crossed a line and made things awkward.

Days later, Rose was in her living room, practising the sexy dance once more. She had spent hours in front of the mirror, trying to get every move right. She wanted to impress Chan and Changbin, to show them how much she wanted them. The music pulsed through the room as she swayed her hips and rolled her body, lost in the rhythm.

She didn't hear the front door open, nor did she hear Chan's footsteps as he entered the house. It wasn't until she felt his presence behind her that she realized he was home. Rose spun around her heart racing.

"Chan!"

Rose gasped as her face flushed with embarrassment. She had been caught in the act, and there was no way to hide it.

Chan's voice was husky, his eyes dark with an intensity she hadn't seen before. He took a step closer, and then another, until he was right in front of her.

"That was... incredible."

Before she could respond, Chan's lips were on hers, his kiss urgent and demanding. Rose melted into him, her hands clutching at his shirt as she returned the kiss with equal fervour. This was what she had been longing for, what she had been dreaming about. She felt Chan's hands roam over her body, pulling her closer, and she moaned into his mouth, her desire igniting like wildfire.

But just as things were getting heated, Chan pulled away, his breath ragged.

"Wait, Rose, we haven't talked to Changbin yet. We need to discuss this."

Rose couldn't take it anymore. She was so frustrated that she burst into tears.

"Rose! Hey, what's wrong?"

Chan's voice was filled with concern as he cupped her face, wiping away her tears with his thumbs.

"You and Changbin... You won't. Have... Sex. With me."

The words were mumbled as she cried, but Chan understood them well enough. He gathered her in his arms and tried to comfort her.

"I'm sorry, Rose. I didn't mean to upset you. Can I call Changbin in here so we can sort this all out? Hm?"

"Okay."

Chan grabbed his phone and called Changbin. Seconds later, the rapper rushed into the room and headed straight for Rose. He knelt down beside her, his eyes filled with worry.

"Rose, what's going on? Are you okay?"

"She's upset. We need to talk."

Changbin's expression softened, and he reached out to take Rose's hand.

"Tell us what's wrong, Rose."

Taking a deep breath, Rose tried to gather her thoughts.

"I just... I feel like you two don't want me. I want to be with you, both of you, but you keep holding back. It makes me feel like there's something wrong with me."

Chan and Changbin exchanged a look, and then Changbin squeezed her hand.

"There's nothing wrong with you, Rose. We want you, too. But we've been trying to be careful. We didn't want to rush things and make you uncomfortable."

"But I'm not uncomfortable. I want this. I want you both."

Changbin sighed, looking down at the floor for a moment before meeting her eyes again.

"I was worried, Rose. Worried about taking what was rightfully Chan's. You're his first soulmate. I didn't want to overstep."

Chan nodded, his expression serious.

"And I felt the same way. I thought you deserved to be with Changbin first because... well, because I hurt you in the past. I thought he should have that chance."

Rose looked between them, her heart aching at their words.

"You both were trying to protect each other, and me. But I need you to know that I love both of you. I need both of you. It doesn't matter who comes first."

Chan and Changbin exchanged another look, this one filled with understanding. Then Changbin spoke, his voice firm.

"We hear you, Rose. And we're sorry. We should have talked about this sooner."

"Yeah. We should have. But we want to make you happy, Rose. We want to be with you. Both of us."

With that understanding, the three of them finally allowed themselves to give in to their desires. The night was filled with passion and tenderness, their connection deepening in ways that words couldn't describe. It was everything Rose had hoped for and more.

The next day, Rose walked into the practice room with a mixture of satisfaction and soreness. Her body ached in the best way possible, but she tried to hide it as she joined the rest of Stray Kids.

"Noona? Are you okay? Are you hurt?"

It was Jeongin, the youngest member, who noticed first. His eyes were wide with concern as he approached her.

Rose winced when her soulmates immediately looked her way.

"You're hurt?!"

"No, no. I'm fine."

She was quick to assure them, but the discomfort was evident in her voice.

Unfortunately, Jeongin wouldn't leave it alone.

"Then why do you keep wincing?"

Before Rose could come up with an excuse, Minho, another member of the group, chimed in with a knowing smirk.

"Maybe she's just a little... sore. You know, from all the dancing last night."

The double entendre in his tone was unmistakable, and Rose's face turned bright red. She glanced at Chan and Changbin, who were both trying to hide their amusement.

"Yeah, dancing."

Chan echoed, giving Minho a look that was half warning, half laughter.

Minho just shrugged, clearly enjoying the teasing.

"Sure, dancing."

Rose could only bury her face in her hands, embarrassed but also happy. Despite the teasing, she knew she was loved and cherished by her soulmates. And that made everything worth it.

Across the room, Hyunjin watched the exchange with a tight feeling in his chest. The realization that the woman he loved had been intimate with her soulmates hit him hard. He knew he could never be a part of that, could never share that connection with Rose. His heart ached with unspoken longing and resignation.

Seungmin, noticing Hyunjin's discomfort, moved closer to him. He placed a comforting hand on Hyunjin's shoulder, offering silent support. Hyunjin gave him a small, grateful smile, but the pain in his eyes was unmistakable. Seungmin's quiet presence was a small solace in a moment of overwhelming heartache, and Hyunjin clung to it, hoping that time would ease the ache in his heart.

As Rose observed the interaction between Seungmin and Hyunjin, a pang of concern tugged at her heart. Hyunjin looked so sad, and she couldn't help but wonder if she had missed something between them. There had been a moment during their dance lesson when she had caught something in his gaze, something she couldn't quite place at the time. She had brushed it off then, but now, as she thought back to all their interactions, she couldn't shake the feeling that she had been missing something important.

Her mind drifted back to a conversation she had with Seungmin when she had been at odds with Chan. He had told her she had other options, that there were other people who loved her. At the time, she hadn't understood what he meant, but now she couldn't help but wonder if he had been referring to Hyunjin. The thought was both impossible and dangerous. She didn't want anything more to disrupt the team dynamics, especially not her own complicated feelings.

Pushing aside her thoughts for now, Rose forced a smile and joined the rest of the group, determined to focus on the present moment and not let her insecurities cloud her judgment. But deep down, the uncertainty remained, lingering like a shadow in the back of her mind.