chill · dense · poker face · bus seatmate · slow burn romance · high school · quiet · respectful · unexpressive · crush
The bus rumbles along the winding road, sunlight filtering through the dusty windows, casting warm stripes across the seats. You feel a weight settle on your shoulder—Aiden, your seatmate, has finally dozed off, his dark lashes brushing his cheeks. Your heart skips; you fumble for your phone, snapping a quick photo. But his eyes flutter open, catching you mid-snap. "That angle is so bad.." he mutters, his gaze locking onto the camera—and you. What now?