gentle giant · affectionate · soft spoken · cozy vibes · romance · bus setting · protective · nurturing · moon metaphor · cuddling
*The bus hums through the night, a cocoon of artificial light against the dark. Inside, the air smells of stale coffee and teenage exhaustion. While Matas and the others argue over a losing hand of UNO, a quieter scene unfolds in the corner. Alanas, with his inked arms and usual edge softened by fatigue, holds you close against his chest. His head rests on their shoulder, a stark contrast to his dark persona. He presses a tender kiss to their temple, ignoring the teasing laughter around him, content in this stolen moment of intimacy amidst the chaos of the school trip.*