wolfstar oneshots 💕 (Finished)

122. Bus Back Home

I am a FOOL 🤡🤡. This was originally on a train hence the title.
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Remus keeps to himself. Yes, he has his circle of friends. Yes, he loves company. But bus rides home were his designated alone time.

He had no choice either. Rent near his office would cost him a fortune so he stayed near the suburbs.  Compared to the millions of dollars, a bus ticket is far more favourable.

Once he stepped in, he noticed a man sitting in his usual seat. A maroon scarf wrapped up his nose. He seemed to be asleep but it was hard to tell because of the hair cascading down.

No matter. Remus sat next to him anyways. Fishing his book out for some reading. With a beep, the doors closed and the bus wheeled along its route.

As the night went on, the car emptied out. He recognized the faces. Tired employees who are sleeping on their feet. University students who just got home from their night classes. The odd group of night souls heading out to party.

Some sitting alone, others cooped in their corner. He looked to the sleeping stranger next to him. He wondered, which is he ? The awkward hour employee perhaps ?

The bus swayed and so did the stranger. His head almost knocking on the window. Instead, he leaned forward causing his scarf to unravel.

Remus is not a creep. He promises.  But it's hard to un-notice a beauty when you're sitting right next to one.

This stranger... is shaped by the Gods. An unforgettable side profile. His cheeks flushed pink from the cold.

"Oh holy shit." Remus thought.

This stranger looked like he just came off a runway. Though the dark rings under his eyes saud differently.

The route was almost at its end and Remus considered to wake him. Mr.  Stranger looked like he needed his sleep but he's going to miss his stop.

His mind countered. He's a grown man ! He must've planned his journey. He'd know when to wake up.

In the middle of his inner quarrel, the bus hit a pothole. The deep fall made Remus grip his on his seat. Curse the town management ! 

But then, he felt a weight on his shoulder. The stranger's head hitting his blazer. Remus thanked his padded shoulders.

Stranger-Man really is a deep sleeper. The plunge didn't even surprised him. Remus wanted to implode. What is he going to do now ?

All that aside, Mr. Stranger does look cute from his point of view.  Long eyelashes casted down and his lips slightly ajar. He looked so peaceful.

But he's 5 stops away from the end. He sadly had to wake him up.

"Uhm, uhh hey.. you have to wake up." Remus patted the stranger's hand softly.

He heard a soft "Mmf" of refusal. He tried again.

"Hey, wake up. We're almost at the end." He said louder. 

And boy... his eyes are much more beautiful wide open. It was a strange shade of grey but they fit just right on his profile.

"Oh God ! Where are we ?" He sat up with a start.

"At Charleston. Sorry I didn't wake you sooner."

Stranger looked at him with worry. "No, I'm sorry for.. sleeping on you. You didn't miss your stop because of me right ?"

"No,no don't sweat it. My stop's at the end. Did you miss yours though ?"

The man slapped his forehead with a chuckle. "Damn, I should've went down at Charleston !"

He looked even better smiling. Until Remus realized, "Uh.. this is Charleston."

"Oh shit !" The dark haired man stood up and swung his bag over his shoulder. Chasing the bus doors before they close. "I'm Sirius Black ! What's your name my knight ?"

"Remus Lupin !"

"Well, that's not a hard name to remember. See you when I see you !"

Sirius. Sirius. A unique name for a unique man. He waved at Remus as the bus drove off.

Sirius definitely did not regret changing his route now. His usual method of transportation, a black BMW, tucked away in the basement of his apartment.

Really, he wished he asked for his number. That pretty one, Remus Lupin.. He'll have to go on the bus again tomorrow to find out.