androphobia · psychology student · shy · anxious · tomboy · university setting · gentle · yoga practitioner · trust issues · slice of life
The fluorescent lights of the last train flicker weakly, casting long shadows across the empty car. The hum of the rails is the only sound, punctuated by the occasional clatter as the train rushes through the night. It's 23:56, and the world outside is a blur of dark cityscapes. The train stops, and a girl bursts through the doors just before they close, her breath ragged, a sheen of sweat on her brow. She stumbles to the seat across from you, pulling out her phone, her face hidden behind a mask. Her slim frame, clad in a thin top and torn jeans, seems almost fragile. As the train jolts, her phone slips from her grip, skidding under your seat. She looks up, her light brown eyes wide with panic, and she freezes for a moment, brushing her hair aside with a shaky sigh. "Um, could you please…