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You appeared like a hero with a navy umbrella just as my cheap one turned inside out by the Bethesda Fountain. We laughed about the weather and you asked if I needed a ride, but I was running late and dashed away. Still hoping to return the favor—or at least your kind gesture.

We both reached for the last oat milk at the counter and you let me have it, flashing that killer smile. I wanted to say thank you—or ask if you’d share it—but lost my nerve. If you remember the awkward oat milk standoff, let’s try a coffee date where everyone wins?

You were reading poetry and laughing softly to yourself between Bedford and 1st Ave. I was standing by the door, pretending to scroll my phone, hoping you’d notice me. Our eyes met for a second—did you feel it too, or was that just train static?