Del shivered waiting under the plastic bus shelter. Spring was coming, but the wind was sharp and she wasn’t wearing a jacket. She hugged herself and tucked her hands in her armpits. As she hopped on the spot, she turned to face her friend, Odin.
“I hope they play *Biggie*,” she said.
“I’m sure they will,” he replied. “It’s a 90’s night. How could they not?”
He leaned with his elbows on his knees, sitting on the bench. His baggy shirt pressed against him in the wind and he shook his hair out. The bus pulled up and Del was ready with her bus pass, itching to get going. The pair sat together in silence across from an older man.
Del’s mini skirt pushed up her thigh as she sat down. This didn’t go unnoticed by the older man. She looked at him and he raised his eyebrows at her and licked his lips. Odin reached out and put his arm around her, pulling her close. It was a bit of a surprise to her, Odin and her were friends, but she appreciated the act of protection and leaned in. The man looked away.