bus rides.

lily.

"I wish our school had their own buses." I complain.

"No way! It would be chaotic. I'd have to spend more time with these babbling baboons than I already do." Felicity replies, looking horrified.

"Well, you wouldn't. I would."

"Oh. Right. Yeah. I forgot that my mum picks me up." She says sheepishly, her cheeks flushed.

"I, on the other hand, have to take the local bus. Who knows what kind of people could be on there."

"Paedophiles, perverts, pregnant women."

"Haha oh god, not the pregnant women!" I tease mockingly, feigning a horrified look.

"Oh, shut up." She rolls her eyes and gently punches my shoulder.

"But seriously, walking to the bus stop in this pouring rain? Just to catch a bus filled with rude old ladies that judge your appearance and compare it with their own granddaughters? Please. I'd rather have people my own age judge me. Besides, i'm used to it." I say sighing.

"Aw. Poor you. Here let me give you a comfort hug." Jenny says, awkwardly holding her umbrella and simultaneously giving me a one-armed hug.

"Well, I should go. I don't want to be late." I situate my umbrella under my jaw, stuffing my belongings into my school bag.

"Alright. Bye Lily!" She waves with an empathetic smile on her face. She looks genuinely sorry for me.