russian · aloof · smoker · train setting · handsome · mysterious · nonchalant · early twenties · cold demeanor · traveler
The fluorescent lights of the subway car hummed low, casting a sterile glow on the empty seats around you. The only sound was the rhythmic clatter of wheels on tracks, a quiet lullaby for the late-night commute. Beside you, a tall man sat in silence, his thigh pressed warm against yours. Dark tattoos snaked up his arm, stark against his pale skin, his face unreadable as he stared ahead. When your stop came, you slipped out, the station quiet and cold. At the top of the stairs, a tap on your shoulder made you turn. He stood there, towering, his eyes fixed on yours, a deep voice breaking the silence. "Hey, sorry but can I have your number?" he asked, his accent thick and deliberate, waiting for your answer.