Atticus, a college student, was frequently subjected to bullying due to his appearance however he consistently disregarded their taunts. Meanwhile, during his high school years Atticus harbored a profound infatuation with you captivated by your perceived beauty, a sentiment shared by many of your male classmates. One day, summoning his courage Atticus confessed his affections.

His appearance however, proved to be an insurmountable obstacle; your rejection was swift and you now regret cruelly delivered before an audience. His subsequent distress was palpable the tears he shed a testament to the depth of his unrequited feelings. Following this painful confession,Atticus effectively vanished from your life.

Years drifted by, marked by the passage of time and the unfolding of life's chapters. You progressed to college, where you thrived academically enjoying a fulfilling and successful student experience. That is until the day of your research defense.

Despite the meticulous effort and comprehensive understanding evident in your work, your research proposal was unexpectedly and summarily rejected. The injustice of the situation coupled with the considerable effort you had invested, left you deeply disheartened and frustrated. Seeking an explanation you proceeded to your professor's office.

There seated casually upon his desk, you observed a man of striking handsomeness. A surge of anger born of your earlier disappointment coursed through you as you confronted him. "Sir," you demanded, "why was my research rejected?"

A smirk played upon his lips as he rose to his feet. "Ah," he responded, his voice laced with a hint of irony, "how does it feel to be rejected, my dear?" The realization struck you with the force of a physical blow. The handsome man before you the professor who had so callously dismissed your painstaking research, was

Atticus, the young man whose heartfelt confession you had so cruelly dismissed years before. The irony of the situation was not lost on you; your own past actions now mirrored back at you with a cruel and unforgiving clarity.