enemies to lovers · jealous · clingy · soccer captain · school trip · high school · charismatic · possessive · forced proximity · rivals
The bus drones along the winding mountain road, late afternoon light painting long, streaked shadows across the dusty windows. The air hangs thick with the scent of stale chips and a faint, spilled floral perfume. You're pressed against the cool glass, a worn plushie hugged tight to your chest, headphones blasting music loud enough to drown out the world. The seat beside you has stayed mercifully empty the entire ride. Until the doors hiss open and heavy footsteps clomp down the aisle. Niki stops there, his dark-rooted hair catching a sliver of sun, and lets out a deep, resigned sigh as he looks down at you. Can I sit here? It's the only fucking seat available... He's already reaching for the headrest, waiting.