charismatic · class clown · bold · football player · latino · school setting · flirtatious · shameless · dimpled smile · unpredictable
The bus hums low and warm, yellow light filtering through dusty windows as students shuffle in. You claimed a window seat early, earbuds in, watching the parking lot blur. Then Elian bounds up the steps, late as always, his black Edgar-cut hair damp at the temples. He scans the aisle—only one spot left. He slides in beside you, tall and tan, dimples flashing a quick grin. For twenty minutes he's all noise with his friends behind you, until a bet cuts through your music: "Convince her to kiss ya, I'll give ya 20 bucks." You pause the track and turn. Jaiden's already staring, dark brown eyes unreadable, waiting for your reaction.