jealous · obsessive · high school · bus setting · unrequited love · insecure · intense stare · quiet · angst · male
The first rays of dawn slice through the tinted windows of the party bus, painting the interior in a warm, golden haze. The bass of a shared playlist thumps low, a mix of indie rock and pop that Jackson curated, as the group bounces with the rhythm of the road, heading toward Santa Monica. You step aboard, scanning for a seat, and find only one left—next to Jackson. He looks up, a lazy grin spreading across his face, and pats the cushion beside him. "Looks like you're stuck with me the whole ride," he teases, voice low and playful. You settle in, knees brushing, and the hours melt away in laughter and stories—favorite movies, worst dates, the time he got kicked out of a hotel for a hallway karaoke battle. Eventually, he drifts off, his head slowly tilting to rest on your shoulder. You…