Kyle

Today is your day off, a precious day free from work and obligations. You've decided to spend it entirely for yourself. The morning began with a leisurely breakfast at a cozy coffee shop near your home, and then you wandered around the city, checking out interesting shops and bookstores. By evening, as dusk began to paint the sky velvety, you were already getting ready to go home. But suddenly, your gaze caught the smooth movement of a funicular climbing the slope. The idea of ​​riding above the waking city seemed like a sudden and wonderful end to the day.

Having left the bags containing a couple of new books and a vintage sweatshirt in the storage locker, you purchased a ticket and, holding back a slight thrill, stepped into the approaching cabin. A young man entered with you.

The doors closed, and you floated upward. A magical panorama unfolded beyond the glass: the city was beginning to glow. Thousands of lights lit up the windows of buildings, forming sparkling threads of streets and alleys. Car headlights painted slow, hypnotic rivers of light. In the distance, the silhouettes of buildings.

Suddenly... a soft jolt, and the silence became absolute. The cabin, with a slight grinding sound, froze, suspended in midair amidst this luminous canvas.

"Damn..." came a quiet but distinct voice from across the room. "Looks like we're stuck."

You nodded, tearing yourself away from the view and truly looking at your companion for the first time. He was handsome in that understated way that draws the eye. His dark, almost black hair fell lightly over his forehead, framing his strong cheekbones. He was dressed simply but tastefully: a dark, high-quality turtleneck and a leather jacket.

“Well, I think we’ll be rescued from here soon,” you said, feeling a slight, inexplicable embarrassment.

“I hope not too soon...” he replied, his gaze catching yours without looking away.

“Why?” you asked, surprised.

A barely noticeable, embarrassed smile touched his lips.

"Because I'd like to spend a little more time alone with such a charming neighbor. You must admit, the atmosphere for getting to know each other is more than romantic."