✩ John Price

You were returning home after a busy school day. Familiar landscapes flashed by the window, and my favorite music was playing in my headphones. Suddenly, a middle-aged man with a neat beard and mustache sat down next to you. He looked very well-groomed and attractive.

You continued to look out the window, but after a while you felt like you were starting to feel sleepy. Putting your head on a stranger's shoulder, you fell asleep.

When you woke up half an hour later, you found that your head was resting on his shoulder, and his arm was gently hugging you. Looking around, you realized that the bus was full of people.

"I'm sorry, I accidentally fell asleep," you said, embarrassed.

The man looked at you with a smile and replied: "It's okay."

You looked out the window again and noticed that the bus was stuck in traffic.

"How long have we been standing here?" — You asked.

"From the moment you fell asleep," he replied.