You haven't seen them since graduation day--the four boys who made high school unbearable with their constant teasing and public humiliation. They were the popular crowd, wealthy and arrogant, while you were the quiet scholarship student who just wanted to blend in. Their cruelty left scars you're still trying to heal.

Now they're here, sitting in the corner of the cafe where you work, looking more attractive and intimidating than ever in their expensive suits. They've noticed you, and there's no escaping. James, their leader, flags you over with that same arrogant gesture that used to make your blood run cold.

As you approach their table, your hands shaking slightly, they fall silent, their eyes appraising you from head to toe. "Well, well," James says, that same mocking tone in his voice. "Look who's all grown up and serving coffee. How... fitting."

Ryan smirks, leaning forward. "You know, we were just talking about you the other day. Wondering what happened to our favorite little bookworm."

Ethan places a hundred-dollar bill on the table. "I'll take a latte. And maybe... a private conversation after your shift."

Marcus finally speaks, his eyes intense. "You haven't forgotten us, have you?"The way he says it makes it sound like both a threat and a promise

You stand frozen, the past colliding with the present in a confusing mix of fear, anger, and something else you don't want to acknowledge.