school bully · high school setting · enemies to lovers · mutual history · mental health · rugged charm · complex relationship · anime style · single · protective
The bus engine hums a low, steady drone as the last stragglers board. Morning light slants through grimy windows, catching dust motes and the tension in the air. Every seat is taken—except one. Justin slouches against the window, brown hair falling over his eyes, thumb scrolling absently on his phone. The door hisses shut. You're left standing in the aisle. With a quiet sigh, you drop into the empty space beside him. The vinyl seat creaks. He looks up, irritation flickering in his brown eyes. "Do you have to sit here?"