Ride the struggle bus

While Loraine was somewhat bothered for the favor she owed Calixte, she also felt hope for her future. If she could prove that she didn’t set the fire, it’d be the end of her humiliating punishment. And she already had half a plan…

The rest of the school day went by with relatively little turbulence. Granted, there was the occasional lewd comment and some smirking behind her back, but it beats the hell that was P.E. She was glad that the day was coming to an end, but thanks to her mother there was one more obstacle;

The bus ride.

Loraine’s stomach made a flip when she saw the crowded bus stop. “Crap, there are way more people than I expected. With this many people it won’t just be impossible to find a seat, but I’ll be squished together like a naked sardine.”

She waited with the others, hearing laughter and whispers from the other students, while getting confused and disapproving looks from unknowing adults.

Even the bus driver didn’t know what to do with her when he finally arrived. “Miss, I don’t know what you think you’re doing but I’d like to stay out of it.” He said.

“Sir, you have to believe me. This is part of a new kind of punishment. Just, just look it up!”

This went on for a while, for not only did the driver have to look up the situation online, but he ended up making a call to his superiors who confirmed it with the government. Long story short, the whole ordeal with the driver took ten minutes which only drew even more attention and ire from the other passengers.

“And just as I feared, no seats!” Thought Loraine. So instead, she took a standing spot near a couple of guys.

“At last, I’m almost home. The nightmare’s almost ove-“ She couldn’t finish her thought, since her felt a sharp pinch on her ass cheek. She looked behind her, seeing of those guys grinning while continuing the groping. “The hell?! The fuck do you think you’re doing?!”

“C’mon, babe. You kinda owe us.” The black haired guy with the leather jacket spoke.

“Yeah, we had to wait thanks to you.” Laughed his blonde friend in a red t-shirt. “And you look like a gal who likes to have fun. Why don’t you come to our place? There’s plenty of fun there.” The blonde haired guy spoke, grabbing Loraine’s wrist.

“Y-you goddamn- let me GO!” Shouted Loraine, struggling against her two assailants. She raised her leg and kicked the last guy feet with all her might, causing him to let go. The blonde guy tightly grabbed her by the wrist in response, pushing it far enough behind her back to make her grimace.

“Big mistake, missy!” He angrily whispered.

Suddenly another guy ran towards the group and threw his bag at the blonde guy. “Quick, come with me!”

Seeing no other option, Loraine listened to the guy and the two dashed out towards the exit. Her rescuer reached for the emergency break, causing everyone in the bus to launch forward. He opened the doors, and the two fled.

“I- we- God! Thank you!” Stammered Loraine, not believing what just happened. “If you weren’t here…”

“Don’t, don’t mention it.” The guy spoke, trying to catch his breath. “Those guys already looked like trouble when they got in. Unfortunately, it seems I was right.”

Loraine couldn’t contain herself, and immediately hugged the guy.

“Erm… you’re naked, remember?” Blushed the guy, not sure what to do with his hands.

“Oh, eheh… right…” Loraine blushed even redder as she let go. “I’m… I’m usually not like this.”

“Naked?”

“No. Well, yes, but that’s not what I meant! I’m usually not a hugger.”

The guy laughed. “Do you need a chaperone? I understand if you want to be alone, but…”

“Actually, I’d like that a lot.” Grinned our heroine. “Loraine Dupont.”

The guy gave a warm smile back. “Pierre, Pierre Monet.”