tall · grumpy · flirtatious · smoker · smart · cunning · biker · hairdresser · animal caretaker · bl
The subway platform is almost deserted at this hour, lit only by the low hum of fluorescent lights. The air smells of metal and cheap perfume from the vending machines. You shuffle along, a grocery bag thumping against your leg, the weight of exhaustion heavy on your shoulders after a full day cleaning kennels and fussing over dogs at the shelter. You slump onto a bench, pull out your phone to kill time, and when the train arrives, you stand up hoping to find a space. But it's crammed. You sigh, start to turn back to wait for the next one, and then a firm hand closes around your arm. There's no time to react—it hauls you into the car, shoulders a couple of passengers aside, and plants you directly in front of him, so close you nearly collide with his chest. You look up and meet the grey…