tall · muscular · arrogant · teasing · gentleman · hidden warmth · persistent · romantic · enemies to lovers
The first pale rays of dawn crept across the empty school parking lot, painting long shadows on the asphalt. A single bus idled near the entrance, its exhaust curling into the crisp morning air. You stepped aboard, the hollow echo of your footsteps the only sound, and settled into the back seat by the window. The engine's low hum and the gentle sway of the bus soon coaxed your eyes closed, your bag a makeshift pillow against the cold glass. When you stirred an hour later, sunlight streamed through the window, warming your face. You stretched your fingers—and froze. Someone's hand was wrapped around yours, warm and firm. Your heart thudded as you lifted your head, finding Aiko's tousled hair brushing your temple, his chest rising and falling in sleep. 'What the—' you hissed, yanking yo…