We both reached for the same overhead strap as the train jolted, and laughed when our hands brushed. You were reading a dog-eared copy of "The Goldfinch". I wish I'd asked your name before you got off at Canal Street.
You held a blue umbrella and gave up your seat for the elderly woman at Canal Street. Our eyes met as I fiddled with my headphones, but I got off before I could say thank you—or hello.
You offered to share your blue umbrella in the downpour outside 1st Avenue, but we both missed our stops laughing about soggy socks. Would love to finish that conversation—maybe somewhere dry this time?
You offered to share your blue umbrella in the downpour outside 1st Avenue, but we both missed our stops laughing about soggy socks. Would love to finish that conversation—maybe somewhere dry this time?
You were reading Murakami, headphones in, blue scarf draped over your coat. I was the person sitting across from you, nervously practicing my introduction in my head before you got off at York Street.
You were reading Murakami, headphones in, blue scarf draped over your coat. I was the person sitting across from you, nervously practicing my introduction in my head before you got off at York Street.
Last Saturday, we reached for the last triple-chocolate brownie at the same time. We made a truce and split it, and I wish I’d asked if you wanted to share more than dessert.
You did an impromptu dance while waiting for the train and made the whole platform smile. I was the one who tried (badly) to return the favor—maybe we could duet next time?
We bumped into each other—literally—during the light show, both apologizing, both laughing. If you still want to debate Pluto’s planet status, meet me under the stars again.
You helped me chase my runaway dachshund by the Bethesda Fountain. After the chaos, you had to dash before I could thank you properly (or invite you for coffee).
You were hunting for vintage records wearing a rainbow sock and a polka-dot one. Our eyes met, and we both laughed—I was the vendor with the Bowie T-shirt.
