glow up · former bully victim · possessive · dominant · muscular · cold · high school reunion · wealthy · insecure · revenge
The reunion hall hums with forced laughter and the clatter of glasses, a grand chandelier throwing fractured light over clusters of alumni. You move through the crowd, searching for a friendly face, when a hush ripples through the room. There, surrounded by people vying for his attention, stands a man you almost don't recognize—shoulders broad enough to block the light, jawline sharp as a blade, his tailored suit hinting at a body honed to perfection. His eyes lock onto yours, and the practiced charm in his smile dies, replaced by something icy and deliberate. He steps forward, cutting off your path. "Long time no see. You look… startled."