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the city lights sparkled in the night sky as the class walked down the street. frank and a few others fell behind and took in the city as the others rushed to the bus.

one small boy had a polaroid camera and he snapped photos of skyscrapers and graffiti. frank watched him take them, finding it cute how much the mystery boy concentrated on these photos. his eyebrows furrowed together and his mouth was slightly parted with his toungue poking out a bit. the cool breeze made his black hair flutter in the wind. the muggy may air made everything go in slow motion as frank watched, not knowing what he was feeling inside.

by this time, all of the others had left, far ahead of the two boys. frank scurried up to the rest and the boy followed.

they soon reached the dull, yellow bus, clambering up the metal steps, the muggy air following. sweat rolled down everyone's necks as they complained about the rising summer heat.

kids rolled down the dirty windows, letting the city lights flood the bus. the breeze flowed through each window, offering a nice way to cool off.

frank looked around nervously, seeing one open seat. he sat down and a few minutes later the boy sat next to him. he gave a small smile and turned his focus back to the window, watching the night sky blur by.

his hair blew in the wind and his music made him feel calm. just as he felt at ease, he felt a small body start to lean on him. he was snoring softly, so frank let him fall into his lap.

maybe he would get a name.