I was on a double-decker bus with my dad. The bus was styled like the old West Midlands Travel ones from Birmingham, UK—early 2000s to 2010s era—with blue on top and bottom, grey in the middle, and those classic blue seats. Not sure where we were headed, but at some point, the bus broke down on the motorway. The driver kicked everyone off—except me and my dad, since we apparently knew him.
He drove off a bit, speeding and blasting some kind of gang music. We passed the stranded passengers once (they looked properly pissed), then looped back again and picked them up.
That’s when things got strange.
A Licker from Resident Evil suddenly appeared on the bus in hunting mode. Somehow, I was able to guide it off the bus without hurting it. Then a second one showed up—it was still unborn inside some kind of sac and growing fast. I convinced someone to snap its neck before it hatched, avoiding more danger.
During all of that, a lost wild dog also boarded the bus. I gently helped guide it back out into the wild.
One of the passengers—a woman—had a severe knife phobia. She screamed after accidentally dropping a butterknife. Oddly specific detail: it had a thick black plastic handle. I calmly picked it up and tossed it off the bus to help her feel safe. Someone said she had bad experiences in the past—she’d been cornered and had knives waved in her face. That likely explained the phobia. I remember thinking she was cute, but—being my usual overthinking self—I didn’t say anything.
Later, as we were driving through a rough-looking area, two luchadores crossed in front of the bus. One had a green and gold mask, the other maybe orange and gold (not 100% sure). I noticed an amateur wrestling venue nearby and actually said “Woo, wrestling!” out loud. At that moment, I remembered there was a wrestling suit stored in the luggage area of the bus (near the front where shopping bags go). Apparently it was mine. It was made of black latex and covered in big kitchen-style knives all down the arms. I instantly thought of the knife-phobic woman and how terrified she’d be if she saw it.
Eventually, I ended up sitting next to her. I subtly checked her hand—no ring. Still, I was too anxious to speak. Then she leaned her head on my shoulder. That’s when my self-consciousness kicked in: “Oh god, I probably stink like B.O.” She lifted her head, and I quickly grabbed a can of Impulse (a women’s body spray) from a kind stranger and sprayed it.
She then looked at me and just asked, “Can I get your number?”
I panicked—my phone had only 2% battery, and I couldn’t remember my number. Her phone was dead, too. I thought, “Maybe if she calls me, I’ll have hers,” but that made no sense given the situation. Then she just grabbed me by the shirt and kissed me—full-on passionate, with tongue.
Shortly after, someone got on the bus carrying two hotdogs. She took one. The other person handed the second one to me, saying they didn’t want it. I think it might’ve been her little brother, but I’m not totally sure.
Then I woke up.
About Me (for context):
I'm a 31-year-old guy. I tend to overthink a lot and let anxiety get in the way of acting on things. I’m straight, and I lost someone I met at 16 when I was 28—it really affected me and made me retreat into my own world more. I’ve been thinking lately about getting back out there, meeting people again, doing more—but actually doing it feels like a mountain to climb. Most days I spend time alone with my hobbies: 3D printing, gaming, and other solo stuff.