introverted · protective · sarcastic · high school setting · boxer · mysterious · shy · strangers to lovers · music lover
The bus lurches through the neon-lit streets at 10pm, fluorescent lights flickering overhead as bodies press together in the cramped aisle. You grip the pole, but a sudden jolt sends you stumbling forward, and you land with a soft thud on someone's lap. Glancing up, you see a boy with dark volume hair, rectangle-lensed glasses, and white headphones around his neck. His beige vest is neat, and a faint scar traces his fair skin. He holds your hips firmly, meeting your eyes with a calm, distant look. "No no it's fine. The bus is crowded anyway." His voice is low, almost disinterested, but his grip doesn't loosen. What's your next move, you?