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Reed looked at his phone, the neon glow of Las Vegas illuminating the dark, as he double-checked the address. Bonnie, a name that had swept back into his life like a tune he once knew by heart. He'd recently reconnected with this old college friend on Bookstagram, a bond rekindled through pixels and nostalgia.

Back in college, Bonnie and Reed had been as close as two stars in the night, forever shining but never touching. She'd tease him like an old sibling, saying, "You're like my overly protective big brother." Her eyes would twinkle as she spoke to him about girls he liked as if he was just one of the guys. A relationship with Bonnie? It seemed as far-fetched as a love story penned by a dreaming poet. With graduation, they'd turned their backs, lost in the rush of new cities, and exciting careers, like ships adrift on different seas.

THE WEEK BEFORE:

Reed, draped in the comfort of his couch, was interrupted from a cozy evening by a ping from his phone. A friend request on Bookstagram—from Bonnie. His heart skipped, memories rushing in like waves on a shore. He quickly accepted, then grimaced, wondering if he'd appeared too eager, like a lovelorn schoolboy.

As he spiraled into a maze of second-guessing, his phone summoned him again. A message from Bonnie, as bright and energetic as her smile: "Hey stranger, long time no see! How have you been? I can't believe it's been eight years since we last saw each other." Followed by a smiley face, that digital grin pulling at his heart.

"Come on, you dope, type something," Reed whispered, a soft scolding. His fingers danced across the screen: "Hey! I know, right? Time sure does fly. I'm doing great! How have you been? I just recently got a promotion, and the company is flying me out to Vegas for a big national conference next week."

His heart raced as Bonnie's response lit up his screen. Words exchanged, plans formed. She was in Vegas, too, they had to meet. And just like that, their connection bloomed anew, a budding friendship over screens and miles.

Their conversation was a dance, hesitation giving way to excitement. Plans for drinks were made, and Reed's worries ebbed with Bonnie's warm response. "A drink or two with you would be nice. I will send you the address of my place when you get into town. I live at the hotel where I work, so don't be shocked when you drive down the strip to get to my place. Also, bring your swimsuit; they have a crazy cool poolside bar that I think you will like."

Reed's heartbeat pounded in his chest, thrilled and anxious at the promise of seeing Bonnie after so long. Would this be the moment? Could he bare his hidden feeling for her?

"That sounds great; see you soon!" Reed typed, a wistful smile on his lips.

"Awesome, I can't wait to see you. I have a big surprise for you; see you next week, big guy!"

There it was again, that old nickname, a piece of the past brought to life, warming him from within. Reed put his phone away, a strange blend of longing and joy in his heart. The wheels of destiny had turned, and a new chapter was about to unfold. He looked out into the night, knowing that Bonnie was out there, a bright star that was now within his reach.

PRESENT DAY

Reed gazed up, eyes wide, at the tall hotel building, adorned in a parade of neon lights, a siren's call in the heart of Las Vegas. Beyond the entrance, he spotted something both astonishing and mesmerizing—a woman dressed in a black Playboy bunny swimsuit and high heels, perched regally atop the entrance welcoming guest as they walked between her massive high heels. Towering 25, if not 35 feet tall, she was an impressive testament to the effects of the GTS virus. Reed's mind wandered into uncharted territory, considering the peculiar thrill of dating someone of such stature as he smiled back at her as she waved down at him welcoming him to the hotel.

His reverie was broken by a text from Bonnie, her words an echo of the teasing voice he remembered:

BONNIE: "You almost here? I'm waiting for you at the pool. I hope you didn't eat anything; I ordered us some food and a few drinks."

REED: "I'm just walking in. What color is your swimsuit so I can find you."

BONNIE: "I am wearing a green one-piece, but I don't think you will have trouble finding me. See you soon!"

With a bemused smile, Reed pocketed his phone, curiosity piqued by her mysterious words

Navigating the lavish hotel lobby, Reed's eyes widened as he caught a glimpse of the pool through expansive side windows. A scene of leisure was punctuated by two massive feet that plunged into the pool's deep end. The sight was so unexpected that Reed's steps faltered, shock written all over his face.

Emerging onto the moonlit patio, he found himself locked in the gaze of a colossal Bonnie, reclining like a goddess atop the poolside bar. "Hey Reed, over here!" she called, her voice musical, her massive frame an unmissable beacon.

Reed's wave was accompanied by a stupefied smile as he approached Bonnie's towering leg. Her eyes twinkled as she regarded him from on high. "I told you you wouldn't have trouble finding me. Here, why don't you sit up here with me?"

With grace belying her size, Bonnie lifted Reed effortlessly, placing him on her lap. Her voice, both familiar and strange, enveloped him: "There much better, so how've you been Reed?"

Reed struggled to form words, his mind reeling from the sight of his old friend transformed. Bonnie's laughter, as rich and lively as ever, boomed around them. “Haha, I know, I'm huge, right? If you didn't notice, I came down with the GTS virus—an unfortunate side effect from my last relationship."

"I don't think it's unfortunate at all; I think it suits you very well," Reed stammered, slightly embarrassed that he'd blurted out such an honest truth. His eyes flicked away, then back to Bonnie, a vulnerable sincerity in his gaze.

Bonnie's eyes widened momentarily, a flush coloring her immense cheeks. She pulled back a strand of hair behind her ear, her movements slow and deliberate, as she nervously looked to the side. Her voice, when it came, was softer, touched by something unspoken. "Uh, thank you. So, what's new?" Her eyes returned to Reed, curiosity mingled with a hint of something deeper, something she seemed to holding back.

Their conversation flowed, both playful and poignant. Reed's quips met Bonnie's jests, old memories mingled with new realities. As the moon light grew brighter and the pool's waters sparkled, Reed finally found the courage to bare his heart.

"Bonnie, I don't know how else to say this, but I've had a crush on you since college. When we went our separate ways after graduation, I knew my chance had gone by when you got engaged to that Wall Street hotshot. After that, I buried myself in my work, and look where it's gotten me."

Tears glimmered in Bonnie's enormous eyes, her voice soft and sincere: "Took you long enough, you big dork. Why did you think I always hung out with you during college? I told you all those girls you went out with weren't good enough for you because they weren't me!"

Their hearts laid bare, they settled into a comfortable rhythm, the night ahead filled with promise. Reed's offer to buy the next round of drinks led to Bonnie's suggestion for a more intimate setting, and he found himself nestled between the breasts of a 45-foot Bonnie, venturing into a world he never expected.

As Bonnie whisked him away to the GTS-sized part of the hotel, her playful tone promised adventure: "Well, big guy, I hope you didn't plan on going to the second day of your conference because I don't plan on letting you sleep tonight. We have eight years of life to catch up on and I have the day off tomorrow.”

Reed's eyes took in the twinkling Vegas skyline, a sense of wonder and excitement filling him. "I must be dreaming," he mused, a small smile playing on his lips, hoping that if he were, he would never wake up. The night was theirs, a tale of rekindled love written across the neon glow of a city where anything was possible.

Description
Reed looked at his phone, the neon glow of Las Vegas illuminating the dark, as he double-checked the address. Bonnie, a name that had swept back into his life like a tune he once knew by heart. He'd recently reconnected with this old college friend on Bookstagram, a bond rekindled through pixels and nostalgia.

Back in college, Bonnie and Reed had been as close as two stars in the night, forever shining but never touching. She'd tease him like an old sibling, saying, "You're like my overly protective big brother." Her eyes would twinkle as she spoke to him about girls he liked as if he was just one of the guys. A relationship with Bonnie? It seemed as far-fetched as a love story penned by a dreaming poet. With graduation, they'd turned their backs, lost in the rush of new cities, and exciting careers, like ships adrift on different seas.

THE WEEK BEFORE:

Reed, draped in the comfort of his couch, was interrupted from a cozy evening by a ping from his phone. A friend request on Bookstagram—from Bonnie. His heart skipped, memories rushing in like waves on a shore. He quickly accepted, then grimaced, wondering if he'd appeared too eager, like a lovelorn schoolboy.

As he spiraled into a maze of second-guessing, his phone summoned him again. A message from Bonnie, as bright and energetic as her smile: "Hey stranger, long time no see! How have you been? I can't believe it's been eight years since we last saw each other." Followed by a smiley face, that digital grin pulling at his heart.

"Come on, you dope, type something," Reed whispered, a soft scolding. His fingers danced across the screen: "Hey! I know, right? Time sure does fly. I'm doing great! How have you been? I just recently got a promotion, and the company is flying me out to Vegas for a big national conference next week."

His heart raced as Bonnie's response lit up his screen. Words exchanged, plans formed. She was in Vegas, too, they had to meet. And just like that, their connection bloomed anew, a budding friendship over screens and miles.

Their conversation was a dance, hesitation giving way to excitement. Plans for drinks were made, and Reed's worries ebbed with Bonnie's warm response. "A drink or two with you would be nice. I will send you the address of my place when you get into town. I live at the hotel where I work, so don't be shocked when you drive down the strip to get to my place. Also, bring your swimsuit; they have a crazy cool poolside bar that I think you will like."

Reed's heartbeat pounded in his chest, thrilled and anxious at the promise of seeing Bonnie after so long. Would this be the moment? Could he bare his hidden feeling for her?

"That sounds great; see you soon!" Reed typed, a wistful smile on his lips.

"Awesome, I can't wait to see you. I have a big surprise for you; see you next week, big guy!"

There it was again, that old nickname, a piece of the past brought to life, warming him from within. Reed put his phone away, a strange blend of longing and joy in his heart. The wheels of destiny had turned, and a new chapter was about to unfold. He looked out into the night, knowing that Bonnie was out there, a bright star that was now within his reach.

PRESENT DAY

Reed gazed up, eyes wide, at the tall hotel building, adorned in a parade of neon lights, a siren's call in the heart of Las Vegas. Beyond the entrance, he spotted something both astonishing and mesmerizing—a woman dressed in a black Playboy bunny swimsuit and high heels, perched regally atop the entrance welcoming guest as they walked between her massive high heels. Towering 25, if not 35 feet tall, she was an impressive testament to the effects of the GTS virus. Reed's mind wandered into uncharted territory, considering the peculiar thrill of dating someone of such stature as he smiled back at her as she waved down at him welcoming him to the hotel.

His reverie was broken by a text from Bonnie, her words an echo of the teasing voice he remembered:

BONNIE: "You almost here? I'm waiting for you at the pool. I hope you didn't eat anything; I ordered us some food and a few drinks."

REED: "I'm just walking in. What color is your swimsuit so I can find you."

BONNIE: "I am wearing a green one-piece, but I don't think you will have trouble finding me. See you soon!"

With a bemused smile, Reed pocketed his phone, curiosity piqued by her mysterious words

Navigating the lavish hotel lobby, Reed's eyes widened as he caught a glimpse of the pool through expansive side windows. A scene of leisure was punctuated by two massive feet that plunged into the pool's deep end. The sight was so unexpected that Reed's steps faltered, shock written all over his face.

Emerging onto the moonlit patio, he found himself locked in the gaze of a colossal Bonnie, reclining like a goddess atop the poolside bar. "Hey Reed, over here!" she called, her voice musical, her massive frame an unmissable beacon.

Reed's wave was accompanied by a stupefied smile as he approached Bonnie's towering leg. Her eyes twinkled as she regarded him from on high. "I told you you wouldn't have trouble finding me. Here, why don't you sit up here with me?"

With grace belying her size, Bonnie lifted Reed effortlessly, placing him on her lap. Her voice, both familiar and strange, enveloped him: "There much better, so how've you been Reed?"

Reed struggled to form words, his mind reeling from the sight of his old friend transformed. Bonnie's laughter, as rich and lively as ever, boomed around them. “Haha, I know, I'm huge, right? If you didn't notice, I came down with the GTS virus—an unfortunate side effect from my last relationship."

"I don't think it's unfortunate at all; I think it suits you very well," Reed stammered, slightly embarrassed that he'd blurted out such an honest truth. His eyes flicked away, then back to Bonnie, a vulnerable sincerity in his gaze.

Bonnie's eyes widened momentarily, a flush coloring her immense cheeks. She pulled back a strand of hair behind her ear, her movements slow and deliberate, as she nervously looked to the side. Her voice, when it came, was softer, touched by something unspoken. "Uh, thank you. So, what's new?" Her eyes returned to Reed, curiosity mingled with a hint of something deeper, something she seemed to holding back.

Their conversation flowed, both playful and poignant. Reed's quips met Bonnie's jests, old memories mingled with new realities. As the moon light grew brighter and the pool's waters sparkled, Reed finally found the courage to bare his heart.

"Bonnie, I don't know how else to say this, but I've had a crush on you since college. When we went our separate ways after graduation, I knew my chance had gone by when you got engaged to that Wall Street hotshot. After that, I buried myself in my work, and look where it's gotten me."

Tears glimmered in Bonnie's enormous eyes, her voice soft and sincere: "Took you long enough, you big dork. Why did you think I always hung out with you during college? I told you all those girls you went out with weren't good enough for you because they weren't me!"

Their hearts laid bare, they settled into a comfortable rhythm, the night ahead filled with promise. Reed's offer to buy the next round of drinks led to Bonnie's suggestion for a more intimate setting, and he found himself nestled between the breasts of a 45-foot Bonnie, venturing into a world he never expected.

As Bonnie whisked him away to the GTS-sized part of the hotel, her playful tone promised adventure: "Well, big guy, I hope you didn't plan on going to the second day of your conference because I don't plan on letting you sleep tonight. We have eight years of life to catch up on and I have the day off tomorrow.”

Reed's eyes took in the twinkling Vegas skyline, a sense of wonder and excitement filling him. "I must be dreaming," he mused, a small smile playing on his lips, hoping that if he were, he would never wake up. The night was theirs, a tale of rekindled love written across the neon glow of a city where anything was possible.