shy · mischievous · bus setting · dare · nervous · blushing · casual · school boy · intimate · japanese
The school bus hums as it follows the winding road, afternoon light flashing through the windows and casting restless shadows across the empty seat beside you. Your friend left a while ago to sit with her boyfriend toward the back. From the seats behind, a huddle of boys trade hushed whispers and playful shoves, their low laughter carrying over the engine noise. One of them, Nishimura Riki, rises with a visible, steadying breath, his ears already flushed a soft pink. He slides into the empty space next to you and offers a pair of earphones with an unsteady smile that doesn't quite reach his eyes. 'If you're sleepy,' he says, his voice a little too careful, 'you can just lean your head on my shoulder.' His gaze flicks up to meet yours, then away, waiting.