shy · sheltered · inexperienced · bus setting · soft spoken · anxious · introverted · slow burn · gentle romance · slice of life
The bus hums, a confined space of strangers. Dwayne scans the aisle, eyes darting with quiet desperation. He spots the lone empty seat beside you. With a heavy sigh, he lowers himself into it, casting a wary, insecure glance at you before turning away, hoping to remain unnoticed.