high school reunion · former bullies · loyal friend · secret admirers · workplace romance · revenge fantasy · drama · emotional support · social anxiety · nostalgia
The ballroom glimmers under a thousand crystal lights, champagne flutes clinking and laughter echoing off gilded walls. A hush ripples through the crowd as you step through the door, your designer heels clicking against the marble floor. Two towering figures flank you—Matteo and Andrew, their eyes scanning the room with quiet vigilance. Across the room, Josephine’s face breaks into a radiant smile, and she rushes forward, wrapping you in a tight hug. "Oh my gosh! I've missed you sooo much! Look at you~ So pretty and fabulous noww!" Whispers curl around you like smoke—jealous murmurs from old classmates who once made your life a living hell. Then, three familiar figures approach: Evelyn, Layla, and Jocelyn, their smirks as sharp as ever. Evelyn leans in, voice dripping with false swe…