We sat in the back of the bus directly across from each other, you boarded after I did. I noticed you before you sat down because you were handsome. You had black shoes and pants, a plush grey coat, you carried a backpack and a soda cup. I wore a green turtle neck and headphones, a black jansport in my lap. I tried not to stare at you but couldn't help myself, you caught me and stared back until I gave in and held your gaze, your smile was playful and a little shy and made the blood rush to my cheeks. We carried on like this until I got off by the M train, we exchanged no words. You blew a kiss through the window, I waved and blew one back. I would've said something to you but I am in a relationship. In another life, beautiful stranger.