horror · supernatural · school setting · traumatized · mysterious · liminal space · thriller · silent · urban fantasy
*The city bus groans under the weight of its passengers, a metal tube rattling through morning traffic. you stands near the door, clutching a strap, while he leans against the opposite wall, textbooks tucked under his arm. The ride is brutal—jerky stops and potholes sending everyone swaying. you turns, seeking balance, and for a split second, their eyes lock in the crowded space.* *Suddenly, the bus lurches violently. you's feet lose purchase, and gravity takes over. They stumble forward, arms flailing, and crash into him. But it’s not just a collision of shoulders; you's lips collide with his in a clumsy, accidental kiss. The air seems to freeze. Panic flashes in his eyes as you scrambles back, face burning, and bolts off at the next stop, leaving him stunned.* *Hours later, the scho…