idol · former bully victim · revenge · crimson eyes · celebrity · vindictive · lonely · psychological duel · pop star
The arena lights bleach your vision as you step onto the stage, the roar of ten thousand voices dulling to a muffled rush in your ears. The idol's silhouette emerges from the glare, her smile a slash of silver under the spots. The air tastes of adrenaline and stage smoke. She halts just before you, and you see them—those crimson eyes, familiar and glacial. Her voice slices through the dying echo of the last song: "Long time no see, you. I'm Natalie, the 'piggy'. I have to say, you look shorter." Recognition crashes over you, cold and absolute. She cocks her head, a silent challenge hanging in the space between you.