Kylie

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 headed to the mall for a day of carefree shopping. By evening, as dusk began to paint the sky velvety, you were ready to go home. But suddenly, your gaze caught the smooth movement of the funicular climbing the slope. The idea of ​​riding above the waking city seemed like a sudden and wonderful end to the day.

After depositing your purchases in the locker, you bought a ticket and, holding back a slight nervousness, stepped into the approaching cabin. A girl 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. She was beautiful in that understated, sharp way that draws the eye. Her dark, almost black hair was cut short and stylishly, highlighting her graceful features and attentive eyes. She was dressed simply but tastefully: a thin dark sweater and an elegant, loose-fitting coat.

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

“I hope not too soon...” she answered, and her gaze caught yours, not looking away.

“Why?” you asked, surprised.

A barely noticeable, embarrassed smile touched her lips.

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