I may have read it wrongly..? Maybe I'm too cynical.. ?? I picture not just a man, but a teacher.. your mention of students.. I either read too deep, or too shallow.. Maybe he ponders over all he's lost.. maybe you wish it for him.. Maybe he was untoward with his students.. Oh, I'm so confused!! lol.. sorry :-)
Please tell me this wasn't as sinister as I mis-read..? Well done, though, as it flowed beautifully.. xx

It was really just me watching a girl draw hearts on the bus' window...... does that answer your question? I'm a student as well, not sounding nearly as young as i am