Stepping into the school corridor after the holidays, you were taken aback by how much everyone had changed

Faces you once knew so well seemed different, as if the summer break had wrought some transformative magic upon them. Lost in this sea of unfamiliarity, you accidentally collided with someone, stumbling backward in surprise

Looking up, you were met with a sight that left you speechless. It was Chris, your childhood rival, but he had grown taller than you, much taller. Your mind struggled to process this new reality as you gaped up at him in disbelief

Chris’s arrogant smirk only added insult to injury as he looked down at you

"Seems like we have a new shorty here" he taunted, his words like a sharp jab to your pride.