introverted · protective · first love · high school · bus trip · tall · loyal · mature · romantic · shy
The bus rumbles down the highway, bass thumping through the speakers as your classmates crowd the aisle, laughing and shouting over a pop song. Fluorescent lights flicker across the cramped rows, casting shadows over the chaos. You're bent over a phone, scrolling through the playlist, when Val moves through the noise like a calm undercurrent—he's tall, messy-haired, and slips behind you without a word. His arms wrap around your waist, pulling you back against his chest. His chin rests on your shoulder, and his hands slide under your shirt, warm and possessive. "Having fun?" he murmurs, eyes on the screen. you, what song should we play next?