"Don't worry about it. It happened long ago. I turned out all right."

Thank goodness the back part of the bus is empty, so nobody is seeing this. He can't pull himself away, as he feels an ache in his body and heart. Leaning forward, he pulled her close to him for a hug.

"If you keep calling me that, would that make us boyfriend and girlfriend I think?" He asked, wondering if that's what she wanted. "If so, then I have to think of a good nickname for you too. There's a lot of nicknames, and I'm going to find a good one that you like."