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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).

Ten awkward minutes, three dad jokes, one impromptu rendition of “Don't Stop Believin’.” Elevator fixed, you got off at 12, and I never got your name.

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.

You destroyed me in three moves but stuck around to teach me the Sicilian Defense. I wanted to ask if you’d play again sometime, but chess isn’t my only game that needs work.

You sang along (beautifully) to the Fleetwood Mac song playing in the bagel shop. I was the barista who gave you the wrong bagel and the right smile.

We squeezed under your pink umbrella during a sudden downpour, laughing while dodging puddles. The rain stopped, and so did my courage to ask for your number.

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.