Little/Kid: Chan
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Caregivers: Stray Kids
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Requested by: JaeJaeallday
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Stray Kids are what could only be described as legendary.

The music, the dancing, the stage presence, it's all top tier.

But there is a secret behind all of it. There is a motivation to succeed, to be a force to be reckoned with.

And that secret is none other than their kid.

Little Chris.

You see, a few years ago, a baby was dropped off on the doorsteps of rookie group Stray Kids door.

Now, after years of winging it and being almost amazing dads, Little Chris is celebrating his sixth birthday.

"Wooooooo! Happy Birthday baby Chris!", Felix yelled.

"Happy Birthday baby boy!", Minho also yelled.

Chris looked up at them with happiness in his eyes, and a bright smile.

"Thank you appas!"

"You're welcome baby. Ready to open gifts?", Changbin asked.

Chris nodded.

Seungmin handed Chris his gift first.

The small boy looked at the oddly shaped box with confusion before tearing the paper off.

"Oh! Appas look what appa Minnie got me!"

The members all looked inside of the box.

Inside was a pair of shoes, signed and dated by Chris' frequent babysitters, Twice.

"Thank you appa! I love them!"

"You're welcome baby."

Changbin handed Chris his present next.

The boy opened the present box, revealing a sleek and brand new laptop.

"Whoa...it for me appa Binnie?"

"It is baby. All for you. You can watch the videos you like, even play games on it."

Chris hugged him.

One by one the members gave Chris their presents. He loved every single one of them.

Lastly, Jisung handed him a long box with Chris's name on it.

The small boy bounced with excitement at the prospect of what was Inside.

When he opened it, his eyes went wide.

"You like it baby?", Jisung asked.

The members gasped as Chris pulled the red and black, sparkling microphone out of the box.

Chris held it in his hands, looking down at it.

The members watched, waiting for a reaction.

To their surprise, the small boy began to cry.

"Oh baby I'm sorry! Don't cry!", Jisung said, quickly hugging him.

Chris hugged him back, as tightly as his little arms could.

He looked up at Jisung.

"I get to be like you now appa."

"Like me?"

Chris held up the microphone.

"Now, I can sing like appas! I can make music too!"

The boy wiped his tears.

"I want to be like you appas. I want people to love me like they love you."

"Baby, they do love you. Our fans are as dedicated to you as we are.", Felix said.

"Really? They love me?"

"They love you so much baby. It's like you have millions of aunts and uncles who would fight for you if given the chance."

Chris started to cry again, this time being hugged by Jeongin.

"He's right Chris. One day, you'll be on that stage, just like you've been dreaming of.", Jeongin told him.

Chris stood up.

"Appas, do you think I be good performer like you?"

"You'll be better than us, Channie.", Hyunjin said.

"How I be better than appas, if appas teach me?"

The members laughed.

"Because you'll grow up and find your own path. One that doesn't limit you to what we know.", Minho said.

Chris smiled at them.

He thanked them again for their gifts, still holding on tightly to the microphone.

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"Chris help me with my stretches."

"Appa you're bigger than me. How I help?"

The members laughed at Hyunjin, who side-eyed the little.

"Alright boys, on stage in five.", Felix said.

The members got up, waving to Chan as they walked away.

The boy followed, standing in his usual spot at the side of the stage. He watched with intent as the show started.

"Attention Stays!", Felix said.

"Today is a special day.", Changbin continued.

"Do you know why?", Hyunjin asked.

The crowd yelled,

"It's Channie's Birthday!"

The small boy smiled widely, watching the crowd.

Jeongin looked to the side, motioning for Chris to come out.

Shyly, he walked out from the side of the stage to the cheers of the crowd.

"This little man here has been such an inspiration for us.", Changbin said.

Chris stood in front of them.

"He wants to do this when he grows up.", Minho said.

"He wants to be like us, and have the love that you guys give.", Felix told them.

"So I ask you, stays, for one thing and one thing only...", Hyunjin started.

The crowd got silent.

"Take care of Channie for us. Make him feel loved. And when he grows up, for those of you who are still around, please support him."

The crowd cheered.

Chris watched them all, feeling like the center of attention he is.

He waved at them.

Suddenly, he was picked up by Changbin.

"You scare me appa!", Chris said.

The crowd laughed.

"Sorry baby. I just wanted to hug you. I also wanted to tell you this."

Changbin sighed.

The members gathered around.

"You will never be alone. We will always be with you. When you're singing your debut song, we'll be in the crowd. When you graduate school, we'll be waiting with balloons and flowers. When you wake up in the morning and come downstairs, we'll be the first to greet you."

Chris stared at Changbin.

"Because as far as I'm concerned..."

Changbin looked around.

"Stray Kids may have seven members, but you, baby boy, make us eight."

The members hugged them closely.

The crowd cheered, some wiping their tears at Changbin's sentiment.

Chris looked at the crowd.

"Want to say something to them dear?", Jisung asked.

Chris nodded yes.

Changbin put the microphone in front of him.

"I love you, friends!"