Day 1.

  • Run for train with bag thumping into gut with every step.
  • Get caught in closing door, catching cheek and ear on bag strap.
  • Walk calmly to vacant seat with pride left at ‘death trap’ door.
  • Catch eyes with beautiful girl.
  • Watch her as she glances away then back at you several times.
  • Feel romantic chemistry.
  • Imagine conversation that you may have.
  • Draft said conversation 6 times before landing on the perfect topic.
  • Realise that the only reason she is showing interest is because you are boring holes into the back of her skull with your relentless stare.
  • Look quickly away.
  • Watch her reflection in the seat window.
  • Make eye contact in reflection.
  • Feel that you have suitably convinced her that you are a stalker who cuts out the eyes from your yearbook and scatters them over the mass grave in your backyard.
  • Leave train ashamed.

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