The Gluttony Ring fiasco had left an impression on everyone, but for Loona, it was more than just a one-time adventure. It had been the night she realized something big—literally. That night, Beelzebub, or Queen Bee as her friends called her, had stolen the show with her radiant energy, larger-than-life presence, and unapologetically plump figure. She was the life of the party, effortlessly commanding attention, especially from *him*.

Vortex.

Loona’s stomach churned at the thought, but not from hunger this time. She still remembered how Vortex had practically melted every time Queen Bee smiled at him. Sure, he was polite and friendly to everyone, but Loona knew there was something more behind the way he looked at Bee. It wasn’t just her personality—it was her *body*. The curves, the confidence, the effortless way she embraced every inch of herself. And as much as Loona hated to admit it, she wasn’t just jealous. She was inspired.

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A few months had passed since that fateful night in the Gluttony Ring, and you now found yourself at Loona’s apartment, juggling several heavy bags of takeout. This had become a regular routine lately, though you couldn’t help but notice how much the orders had grown—not just in size, but in *calories*.

When Loona opened the door, the difference in her was startling. Gone was the thin, edgy wolf with the sharp angles and sharp tongue. In her place stood a softer, fuller Loona, her once-slim figure replaced by wide hips, a round belly, and thickened arms. Her signature spiked tank top barely covered her chest and middle, and her shorts looked ready to give up the fight at any moment.

"Finally," she said, snatching the bags from your hands with a grin. "You really take your sweet time, don’t you? My stomach’s been growling louder than Blitz's whining."

You stepped inside, shaking your head. "I still can’t believe how much food you put away these days. What happened to the Loona who only lived off chips and sarcasm?"

She flopped onto the couch, which groaned under her weight, and started tearing into the first bag of takeout with the kind of focus she used to reserve for ignoring Blitz’s rants. "That Loona realized she had some competition," she said between bites, her tone dripping with sarcasm.

"Competition? For what?" you asked, sitting down beside her.

Loona rolled her eyes, but the faintest hint of pink colored her cheeks. "For Vortex, duh."

The confession hit you like a truck. You’d always suspected her feelings for Vortex ran deeper than just friendship, but hearing her admit it was something else entirely.

"You’re kidding," you said, though her glare made it clear she wasn’t.

"Look," she said, setting down her food and leaning back against the couch. "It’s not like I’m obsessed or anything, but I saw the way he looked at Bee that night. He’s into... bigger girls. And not just ‘bigger,’ like, confident, *Bee-big* girls. So I figured... why not give him something to look at?"

You raised an eyebrow, glancing at her rounded middle, which shifted slightly as she adjusted her position. "So you’ve been... what, gaining weight on purpose? For him?"

She shrugged, popping a fry into her mouth. "Not just for him. I mean, yeah, I want him to notice me, but I also kinda... like it? It’s weird, but for the first time in forever, I don’t feel like I have to hide anything. Like, who cares if I’m not skinny? Queen Bee made it look fun, and honestly? It *is* fun. Plus..."

Her voice trailed off, and for a moment, you thought she might actually get sentimental. Then she smirked. "It pisses off Blitz, which is a nice bonus."

You couldn’t help but laugh at that. "So, what’s the plan? Just keep eating until Vortex finally notices you?"

Loona leaned forward, her belly pressing against her thighs as she grabbed another burger from the bag. "Pretty much. But I don’t want it to be *obvious*, y’know? If he finds out I’m doing this just for him, it’d be... embarrassing."

"Yeah, because *this* isn’t embarrassing," you teased, gesturing to the mountain of food spread out before her.

She threw a fry at your head, but the grin on her face said she wasn’t really mad. "Shut up. You’re just jealous you can’t pull off this look."

"Sure," you said, rolling your eyes. But as you watched her dive back into her feast, you couldn’t help but notice how much happier she seemed these days. Whether it was the food, the confidence, or the dream of catching Vortex’s eye, Loona had found something that made her feel good. And honestly? You were just glad to be along for the ride.

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Loona had changed in more ways than one since that night in the Gluttony Ring. She was bigger, bolder, and more unapologetically herself than ever before. And while she might not have Vortex wrapped around her finger yet, one thing was clear: she wasn’t giving up anytime soon.