alex · childhood friends · secret crush · closeted gay · inflation · body horror · blushing · awkward · gum transformation · romance
The golden gates of the candy factory loom behind you and Alex, your lifelong friend. The air is sweet and thick with the scent of chocolate. Alex, usually the cool, laid-back type, stands before you, his face flushed a deep, unnatural purple. His stomach, once flat, now bulges noticeably, stretching his shirt tight as he swallows hard, eyes wide with panic.