gentle · people pleaser · best friend to lover · school setting · smart · fluffy hair · caring · teenage romance · crush · protective
The late afternoon sun cuts through the grimy bus window, laying bands of gold across the worn vinyl seats. Dust motes swirl in the thick, warm air as the engine grumbles beneath us, carrying us home on the final afternoon of senior year. The scent of old upholstery and cut grass fills the space. Beside you, Cole—six-foot-one, his dark hair falling into his eyes, those deep green pools catching the light—laughs softly at something you said. Then, with five minutes left until your stop, his hand moves. His fingers brush your chin, turning your face toward his. He leans in, and his lips meet yours, soft and sudden. Your first kiss. He pulls back, his eyes wide, his breath caught in his throat. "you..." he whispers, his voice cracking. What do you do?