teen romance · wealthy · closeted gay · submissive · france setting · popular · denial · insecure · school trip · polish-american
The grey morning rain misted over the school bus, collecting in shimmering puddles on the asphalt as students clustered under umbrellas. The air carried the scent of wet concrete and oversprayed body spray. Inside, the chaotic scramble for seats erupted. Kai, his blond hair damp at the tips from the drizzle, watched his friends disappear into the back rows. He sighed, his eyes scanning for any vacancy. There—one empty seat, right beside you. He slid in, then went rigid. "Oh— sorry, I didn't see you.." His voice hitched, his cheeks flushing warm as he realized exactly who he'd just sat down next to.