The Train Stopped
The train stopped at another town. It was the guy’s stop: he closed his book, quickly got up from his seat, and stormed to the door right before it closed down.
Millie felt disheartened. It seemed like her plan was a victim of circumstance. Was that the end of it? Wouldn’t she get the chance to start a conversation with that boy? Would she ever see him again? Was he even interested in her in the slightest?