Stray Kids Imagines

Rotten Egg (Lee Know)

"Last one out of the van is gonna be a rotten egg!" I.N. screamed as the other Stray Kids members scrambled to get out.  

Lee Know sat there in the back row, staring at the ground.  Last one out is gonna be a rotten egg...  A sad smile crept onto his face.  You used to say that to him all the time.  And like the gentleman he was, he always let you get ahead and became the rotten egg for you.

"Lee Know's the rotten egg," Felix cheered, and he sighed.  He really was a rotten egg for cutting you off.

He covered up his frown and stepped out of the van.  The guys had decided to spend the day at the mall since they didn't have anything on the schedule.  Lee Know was kind of thankful for the fresh air.  Ever since he had broken up with you years ago, he had stopped going out.  In fact, his personality had done a 360.  He had become super quiet, and it didn't take much for him to lose his temper these days.  

"You're the rotten egg, you're the rotten egg," I.N. sang while sticking out his tongue.

"WOULD YOU SHUT UP ALREADY?!?!?!  I KNOW!!!!"

I.N.'s bottom lip trembled, and he looked like he was about to cry, but Chan stepped in between the two of them.  "Is something going on?" the leader asked.

"Mind your own business," Lee Know nearly growled and moved past the group and into the mall.  Usually, he would try on really silly outfits or even try on some cool ones and have a photoshoot with the other members.

But today, he just slunk around, following the guys from store to store and hoping they would get tired eventually and go back home.  

"Omg, look at Binnie!  He's wearing a dress!" Felix giggled, and everyone laughed as Changbin stepped out of one of the dressing rooms in a pink frilly dress that was fit for a princess.

"I-I like dark?" he mumbled and shook his head before going back inside.  

Lee Know groaned.  Maybe walking around and getting some air would put him in a better mood.  He quickly got up and started walking around, marveling at the new shops that had come up since he had last visited.  

"Try this on.  You'll look so cute in it."

"No, I told you.  I don't wear hats."

Lee Know's eyes widened at the sound of that voice.  He turned around and saw this tall beanpole-looking guy trying to put a beanie on your head.

Lee Know rolled his eyes.  "Leave her alone.  She said she doesn't wear hats."

The guy with you folded his arms across his chest in an attempt to look threatening.  "Who the heck are you?"

"And she only eats chocolate ice cream, but she makes an exception for vanilla only if you drizzle chocolate syrup on top.  She never does the top button on her sweaters because the hem always gives her a rash.  She always sits by the window when it rains and watches the raindrops chase each other to the bottom.  And she doesn't wear hats because she puts a lot of thought and effort into styling her hair, and she doesn't want to mess it up with a stupid beanie."

The guy rolled his eyes.  "Y/N, do you know him?  Who is this guy?"

"He started dancing in middle school and dreamed of being a K-pop idol for the longest time.  He's ambidextrous, so he can write his homework with one hand while drawing with the other.  On vacations, instead of sightseeing, he prefers staying in and relaxing.  He's an amazing cook and never fails to surprise people with new recipes.  He's my rotten egg."  You blushed and slowly made his way over to him.  "Lee Know, I don't know what I did that made you push me away, but-"

"Ditch this beanpole-looking guy, and I'll explain everything.  What I did was wrong, but I want to explain it all to you honestly.  Will you give me a chance?"

Without hesitation, you walked over to Lee Know and placed your hand in his outstretched one.  "Of course."

Lee Know led you to a bench outside the department stores.  His palms were sweaty.  He had never told anyone the real reason for why he had broken up with you.  

"Are you okay?" you questioned, noticing his clammy hands.

"Yeah, um, I guess I should start with apologizing for how stupid I am.  I broke up with you because I was about to debut, and I thought that it was best if we parted ways, so I could focus all my attention on my performances and my dream.  I didn't realize that you were a part of my dream until you were gone."

"I knew how passionate you were.  You used to practice until your body shook with exhaustion.  I'd never seen anyone as determined as you were before.  It hurt when you wanted to push me away, but I understood why.  I tried to love other people, but none of them could compare to you.  They never made me feel happy like you did."

Lee Know felt his heart slowly start beating again.  "I don't think I can live without you."

"Me ToO~" Chan dramatically wailed.   Lee Know turned to see the other members standing nearby, grinning.  "It's about time you two got back together."

Shyly, you stood on your tiptoes and pecked Lee Know on the lips.  "This time, I'm going to stick to you like glue."

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A/N: I've never been in a relationship, but for some reason, I could really feel the pain and tension that Lee Know felt in this imagine.  Thanks scnny_skies for requesting this one!  I'm glad Lee Know and Y/N got a happy ending! 

Question of the imagine: Have you ever met someone who changed you completely?  It doesn't necessarily have to be a boyfriend or girlfriend, but has there been someone in your life that made you realize things you'd never thought about before?  For me, my closest friends that I made in the past two years were able to see something I hadn't been able to see all my life.  They told me I was pretty and talented and funny and a lot of other things I never believed myself to be.  They have helped me discover who I am and helped me realize who I want to be.