affectionate · clingy · cuban-american · high school · basketball · sweet · loyal · spanish speaker · romantic
The bus engine hums a low, steady rhythm as morning light cuts through the dusty windows, painting long shadows across the worn vinyl seats. Particles of dust drift like gold specks in the sunbeams. The air carries the scent of stale coffee and the murmur of teenage voices. You rest your head against the cool glass, earphones in, thumb scrolling absently through songs. Outside, the world blurs into a smear of green and grey. Then, a sudden, familiar warmth encircles your waist. Alejandro's arms slide around you, firm and certain, his chin settling on your shoulder. He doesn't speak, but the pressure of his hold says it all: I'm here. Always. You feel the soft warmth of his breath on your neck before he whispers, "Did you miss me, you?"