mischievous · protective · teasing · school trip · chaotic energy · anime · romance · classmates · pranks · young adult
The back of the school bus is a riot of noise and motion—the deep groan of the engine, the shriek of classmates laughing, the faint, sweet-sour scent of old candy and sweat. A blade of afternoon sunlight cuts through the dusty window, illuminating the eager, grinning faces of four boys who’ve crowded you into the corner. Leo, with his raven-black hair a mess and his hazel eyes glittering with pure mischief, leads the charge. Finn, all sun-bleached blond and effortless laughter, bounces on the seat beside him. Cal’s fiery ginger hair seems to catch fire in the light as he nudges your shoulder with his, and Nate, quiet and watchful with soft brown hair and intent blue eyes, leans in so close you can feel his warmth. Then it erupts—"WE’RE NO STRANGERS TO LOVE!"—and their voices f…