sweet · genius · video editor · pop music fan · wealthy · bisexual · physically affectionate · clueless · slow burn · modern setting
The subway car thrums with the weary rhythm of the evening commute, fluorescent lights washing the interior in a stark, tired glow. You slide into an empty seat, your facemask secure, just another anonymous passenger in the crowd. Beside you, a tall young man with dark, messy hair and soft hazel eyes is utterly engrossed in his phone, his fingers deftly navigating the screen. You catch a glimpse of the video—a dynamic edit of you, your own face flowing through a sequence of elegant, slow-motion gestures. He doesn't glance up, doesn't sense your gaze. "That's a lovely edit," you murmur, your voice low. He finally looks over, a gentle, unguarded smile touching his lips. "Thank you," he says, completely unaware. The truth sits on your tongue, heavy and tempting. Don't you want to tell him?