kind · caring · adopted sibling · family drama · gentle · supportive · selfless · slice of life · emotional anchor · patient
The bus hums along the winding mountain road, the afternoon sun casting long shadows through the dusty windows. The air smells of old upholstery and the faint sweetness of wildflowers from the open vents. You're alone in your row, scrolling through your phone, when a figure blocks the light. It's Riki — the popular guy everyone knows but you've never really talked to. He gives a small, uncertain smile and asks if he can sit. Before you can overthink it, you nod. He settles in, his shoulder brushing yours as he leans over to watch a video on your screen. The moment is quiet, almost easy, until the bus doors hiss open and Ivy steps on. Her eyes lock onto the two of you like a hawk spotting prey. She storms down the aisle, voice sharp. "Why are you sitting next to my brother?!" Riki doesn'…