Board the bus.

Taking a deep breath, you step up into the bus. Eyes immediately turn to you. The driver and all of the passengers can't help but notice the young lady who entered the bus clothed in only a skimpy bathing suit. Some of the older women seem unimpressed while plenty of men are incredibly happy. Before you can continue, however, the man at the wheel stops you and points to the payment box.

Somehow, you not only forgot it takes money to ride a bus, but you also didn't bring anything with you.

You apologize, but then you hear a voice. A woman about your age, possibly a couple years older, stands up from her seat and walks up to the front of the bus. Her hair is dark brown, and reaches down past her shoulders to curl at the ends. Beneath her left eye, she has a beauty mark. Her body is clothed by a black skirt with stockings beneath it. She has a thin, dark coat over a designer top, and the strap of an expensive purse hangs over her shoulder. Though it's hard for you to describe all the details of why, but she's simply beautiful. Her sense of fashion, her face, etc. You can't help but notice.

"Excuse me. I don't mind helping out," she says sweetly, and drops a few coins into the slot. "You just owe me." She winks.

You thank her, and follow to sit at an empty seat beside her.

As the bus begins to vibrate, you become even more self-conscious. Eyes are still on your barely clothed body, but now you know it's jiggling by the movement of the bus. You shift awkwardly in your seat, trying not to look as embarrassed as you feel.

"So where are you off to, honey?" asks the girl. "I'm Hannah, by the way."

You explain your plan for the day, and introduce yourself as we..

"Jane, huh? And the corn maze? That's crazy. I was just heading there too! Thought I'd check out what all the talk has been about. Rockin' body, by the way. I'm jealous. You're so confident."

If only she knew. Somehow, her words help her misinformation become more true. If people see you as bold, confident, and beautiful, that's not so bad after all. You smile, and you notice even Hannah's eyes moving up and down your body. At such a close proximity, it brings colour to your face.

"You have the right idea. It's going to be hot in that maze. Darn."

As the bus moves over bumps, you feel your body bounce. Speaking with Hannah helps you ignore your position, however, so you continue to do so. You suggest that the two of you go in together. Then, your heart sinks, as you realize even more how unprepared you are. You ask her how much it is to enter.

"I think like ten bucks... You aren't keeping any money in that thing, are you? You might be. I bet you could fit a few hundred between your boobs."

You blush, and admit defeat, explaining you didn't think to bring anything at all.

"You're so cute! All right. I'll pay for both of us. I've been looking for new friends since I moved here this year anyway, so I'd love to talk to you more. But remember. Now you owe me even more." She chuckles.