The narrator reflects on a bus journey back from Richmond beside someone named Fulla. The experience is filled with a physical intensity that feels almost overwhelming, as if their shared presence is igniting a deep desire within the narrator. They express a newfound awareness of their attraction and the changes in their body, which are tied to their connection with Fulla, revealing an awakening to passion and intimacy.

This journey becomes a tension-filled experience, as the narrator resists the urge to act on their desire. Instead of acting impulsively, they find excitement in the restraint, enjoying the thrill of anticipation and the silent exchange between them. This delicate interplay between desire and self-control highlights the complexities of their emotions and the transformative nature of this new form of intimacy.