Between Us - Craig Tucker x Reader

Chapter 1: First day

You brush your hair while making your way down stairs to the kitchen where your mom is preparing breakfast. It was 7:16 am and school starts at 8. Your mom greets you with a warm "good morning" as you put things in your bag before placing it on the kitchen island.
"morning mom, what time is it???" you asked, "its still 7:17, hon. Don't worry, the bus arrives at 7:25." your mother replied. You take a deep breath and let out a sigh of relief.

Mom sets your breakfast down in front of you, you take your phone out to check your makeup in the camera, but your mother quickly tells you to put it away and eat. With a sigh of resignation, you stash the phone in your pocket and dig into your food.

You quickly finish your breakfast and grab your bag before heading out the door, making sure to say goodbye to your mom along the way. As you run to the bus stop, it's already crowded with four other people waiting for the bus.

A guy wearing an orange parka, A Tall Ginger with a green ushanka, A ravenette wearing a brown jacket, and an overweight dude wearing a red jacket. As you slow down your pace and walk up to them, they all glance at you when you approach them and take your place standing beside them, patiently waiting for the bus to arrive. The atmosphere is tense and quiet as you all wait in silence, anticipating the arrival of the bus.
You tilt your head slightly and glance at them, meeting their eyes. A small, sheepish smile appears on your face as you muster up the courage to speak. "Uh hey..." You say quietly, trying to keep your voice down while addressing the group simultaneously. The guys share a quick glance between each other before the redhead walks up to your side, "Hey!" he greeted with a warm smile. "Im Kyle, are you new in town? I don't think I've ever seen you before" His friendly approach immediately puts you at ease, and you feel your nerves calm down a bit. "It's nice to meet you, Kyle," you respond with a warm smile. "Yep, I just moved here a couple of weeks ago." "Oh, that's cool," Kyle says with a smile. "Where did you move here from?" "oh, um, from san diego." "Cool, cool," Kyle says with another smile. "I've lived here my whole life, so I'm pretty familiar with the town." "I see.." you shoot a sheepish smile, I guess he's the social type huh? "What's your name?" he asks, "oh! Its Y/n!" "Nice to meet you Y/n" a smile spread on his face, before a ravenette taps your shoulder, making you face him. His eyes widen a bit before speaking up and introducing himself. "Im Stan. uh hi" he greeted awkwardly, "Hi" you smiled, "Heyy cutie~" The guy with the orange parka suddenly spoke, throwing his arm around your shoulder, causing you to flinch. "Kenny get your arm off her, Jesus." Kyle grabs kenny's arms and removes it from her shoulders. You balance yourself before nodding and greeting him back. You glance at the Fat guy with the red jacket and gave him a little wave which was returned with a scoff. You brushed it off, not wanting to create anything. Just then the bus pulls up. "C'mon Y/n, Sit with me" The ginger spoke. You nod before following behind him, the rest of the 3 following behind you. Kyle takes his seat by the window as you sit down beside him, you glanced around the bus filled with high schoolers, some chatting and some looking at you, "So you're the new student?" Kyle spoke making you turn your head to look at him, You nod hesitantly, feeling a little shy. "Don't worry, I'm not going to bite. If you need any help getting settled in, just let me know" He leans back while smiling at you, as you slowly warm up to the conversation, "Thanks, Kyle. I appreciate it. I'm just a little nervous, you know? First day of school and all." "I get it. It can be a bit of an adjustment, but you'll fit right in before you know it." A friendly smile displayed on his face, you hum in response. "So, what brought you here?" "My family and I moved here for my dad's job. It's been a big change, but I'm trying to make the best of it", Kyle nods "I see.. It can be tough, but it's all about finding your community" you smile before nodding "yeah.. I guess.." Kyle glances at you, tilting his head to the window, "Well, if you ever need someone to show you around, let me know. I've lived here all my life" he spoke gently. You chuckle "Thanks. maybe I'll take you up on that" He chuckles back "Sounds good." Soon enough the Bus arrives at school. Kyle offers to show Y/n to the Principal's to get her schedule before leaving for his first class.