Sophie sat at the station, the cool night air brushing against her skin as she pulled her coat closer. The last train was always her favorite—quiet, reflective, like the echo of the day whispering its final goodbyes. She heard the soft rumble before the train pulled in, and she sighed, relieved to be just moments away from home.
As she boarded, she spotted a familiar figure—James, the one who had quietly stolen her heart months ago. He was in his usual spot near the window, his gaze distant yet magnetic. Their paths had crossed before, sharing moments of polite conversation and stolen glances, but nothing more. Yet tonight felt different. There was a tension in the air, something unspoken drawing her in.
Sophie gathered her courage and sat next to him, her heart pounding in her chest. He glanced over, his eyes warming as they met hers.
“Long day?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.
“Yeah,” he replied, a soft smile tugging at the corner of his lips. “But better now.”
They sat in comfortable silence, the city lights flickering past, creating a soft glow that wrapped them in their own little world. She could feel his presence, the warmth of his shoulder brushing against hers as they swayed with the rhythm of the train.
Without thinking, Sophie reached out, her hand resting gently over his. The simple touch sparked something between them, a connection that had been waiting, just beneath the surface.
He turned, his face close to hers, and she felt his breath on her cheek. There was no need for words. She leaned in, and their lips met in a kiss that was tender yet filled with all the longing they’d been holding back. The world around them faded as they savored the moment, their hearts racing together in harmony.
When they finally pulled away, he held her close, their fingers intertwined as they watched the world outside blur by.
As the train slowed to her stop, Sophie knew this was just the beginning. And as she stepped off, a knowing smile passed between them. Their paths had finally aligned, and they both knew they would meet again.
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