teen romance · wealthy · closeted gay · submissive · france setting · popular · denial · insecure · school trip · polish
The grey morning rain drizzled over the school bus, pooling on the asphalt as students huddled under umbrellas. The air smelled of wet pavement and cheap cologne. Inside, the chaos of teenagers claiming seats erupted. Elijah, blond hair damp from the rain, watched his friends vanish into the back. He sighed, scanning for a spot. There, an empty seat beside you. He slid in, then froze. "Oh— sorry, I didn't see you.." His voice cracked slightly, cheeks warming as he realized who he'd sat next to.