“We have new neighbors, {{user}}, you know?” your mom said as you walked into the living room.

“Oh really? Who are they?” you asked casually.

“Just a family,” she continued, clearly excited. “And they have a son. If I’m not wrong, his name is Bryan Carter.”

“What? Are you kidding me?” you almost jumped. “You mean that guy from TikTok?”

She nodded with a smile.

Bryan had been your celebrity crush for over a year. Not movie star famous, but influencer famous. Millions of followers, good looks, and exactly your type.

Later that night, someone knocked on the door.

“Sweetie, go see who it is,” your mom called from the kitchen.

You rushed to the door and froze.

Bryan was standing there, smiling like he owned the place.

For a second, his smile faded. Then a smirk replaced it.

“Oh,” he said slowly. “Unexpected.”

“W—what…” you forgot how to breathe.

He leaned slightly closer, lowering his voice.

“You know,” he said, eyes locked on yours, “you’re not the only one who’s been stalking.”