The next day I was home on an earlier bus. I had much of the time to think about what I could do. I could meet him, and take things further, as I ached to do, or I could wait until the next day and leave the both of us in suspense. As I sat on the bus, heading home, I decided that I didn't want to wait until tomorrow. I wanted to see him again. I wanted him to touch me again. There were many things that I wanted to do, and I feared that there wouldn't be enough time. After all, there was only so much that one could fit into ten minute intervals on a schedule. He was finishing at the last stop today, which would mean, more time, and no annoying people banging on the doors, interrupting us. I made plans to get on the bus at the third to last stop of his run.
After some preparation, I was waiting at the third to last stop. When the bus pulled to the curb, and the doors opened, I could tell that he hadn't been expecting me today. I gave a "hello" smile, and then headed to the back. At the last stop, I had hoped to have some time together onboard, but the next driver was already waiting. I took my time to get off the bus, as the two drivers made polite, co-worker conversation. He was just steps behind me as I hit the sidewalk.
I was walking towards my house, as I did every afternoon when he called out to me.
"Hi. Ummm... did you want to go somewhere.... or do you have plans?"
He was nervous, and I found it endearing. I turned around, and stopped, waiting for him to meet up with me.
"I had plans, but I don't think the guy knows it yet." He looked hopeful at my words. "I had thought that there would be a better place to meet then in the back few rows of the bus."