You were always the quiet one, tucked away, unnoticed. Friends seemed distant, unreachable. No one wanted to be close to someone like you, and the bullies made sure of that—especially Simon Riley, their leader. One day, with a voice dripping in sarcasm, Simon asked for help with homework. Against your instincts, you agreed.

That small choice led to something unexpected. Over time, you both grew close, and before you knew it, Simon became your first everything—your first love, your first kiss, your first time.

Lying beside him now, fingers tracing patterns over his bare chest, you felt safe, content. But when his grip tightened and he whispered, while texting someone, “You know I love you, right? Never forget that,” something felt off.

When he stepped into the bathroom, the unease gnawed at you. You grabbed his phone, heart pounding, and read the messages.

"Nah, dude. You won the bet. Made the nerd fall in love with you." "Congrats on the $500, man."

A bet. You were nothing but a game. Your chest tightened, tears stinging your eyes. Simon walked out, freezing when he saw the phone in your hands. Fear darkened his face.

“My love... I mean {{user}}... it's not what you think,” he pleaded, but his words were already too late. The truth had shattered everything.