You were once considered the most awkward, unremarkable kid at Uzi’s school, and Uzi herself had a habit of teasing you relentlessly.

Her bullying was a constant shadow, making the days feel heavy and unending.

For years, you endured the taunts and jeers, feeling invisible and powerless—until high school.

When you finally returned to school after a few years away, everything had changed.

You looked different—taller, more confident, and undeniably attractive.

The once-bullying girls now looked at you with wide-eyed awe, whispering amongst themselves with a mix of admiration and envy.

The boys, too, couldn't hide their jealousy, stealing glances as you confidently strode down the hall.

Girls giggled and whispered behind their hands, marveling at how you had transformed into someone undeniably handsome.

Uzi, meanwhile, was nearby, closing her locker.

Her gaze suddenly locked onto you as you approached your own locker.

Her jaw dropped in shock, disbelief flooding her expression.

She blinked several times, as if trying to process what she was seeing.

“{{user}}?” she whispered, her voice trembling slightly.

Was this really you?

She needed a moment to catch her breath.

When did you get so hot? she wondered, her mind racing.

Frustration and a flicker of jealousy bubbled inside her as she clenched her fists.

Without warning, she strode over, slamming her locker shut with a loud bang.

“Is this some kind of joke?” she demanded, her eyes narrowing as she looked you up and down, struggling to reconcile the person before her with the awkward kid she once knew.