John's POVThe school bus hummed steadily along the quiet coastal road, sunlight reflecting off its yellow frame as it navigated the gentle curves of the cliffs. The scent of the sea mixed with the warm, salty breeze, and the distant cries of seagulls carried through the air.Inside, children chattered excitedly, their voices blending into a cheerful hum. Some talked about their favourite cartoons, others about their parents, and a few giggled over silly games.Today was my neighbour Aiden's first day at school, and I was tasked with closely monitoring him. If it were other kids, I wouldn't care much, but Aiden happened to be one well-behaved kid I liked, there was nothing for the Misses to fear; I would be Aiden's protector from this cruel world, just as I had promised, besides it was more than okay to have him attending the same school as myself.“Good morning, Aiden,” I greeted, but he bashfully looked away, running towards an empty seat in the back. Aiden sat near the window, sm
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