Subway Stations
Two weeks after the café, Lynn and Ashley had been on another official date, but they’d also hung out at the flower shop or at the café a lot. They were getting to know each other a lot better, and although some things about being in a relationship were different than what Lynn had remembered, it was wonderful. Every time they said goodbye to each other, Lynn couldn’t wait to see Ashley again.
They had their third date scheduled for tonight, and Lynn couldn’t focus at work, she was so excited. They were going into the city for a walk and to take some photos for a project Ashley was working on, and then they’d pick up dinner and go see a movie. It wasn’t a complicated date, but Lynn was nervous anyway. She wanted to show Ashley the now-finished song that she had been working on since right after their first date. It was finished now, with instruments and a sample of the ambient noise in the aquarium Lynn had gone back to record. It was actually one of the best songs she’d written, if she did say so herself.
That evening, Ashley met Lynn at the subway station to ride into the city. They had a bit of a wait for the next train, so Lynn pulled out her phone.
“There’s something I want to show you, if that’s okay,” Lynn said to Ashley as they stood on the platform.
“Of course, what is it?”
“Well, I’m in a band, you know? And this is our newest song. I think you might like it.”
Lynn handed Ashley her phone and watched as she put on headphones and pressed play. At first, her face just showed concentration on the music, but as the words started, a smile spread across her face as she realized who it was about. By the end of the song, Ashley was wearing the biggest smile Lynn had ever seen.
“Did you like it?” Ashley leaned over and kissed Lynn, in the middle of the platform as people got on and off trains. Subway stations were a great place for beginnings, Lynn thought as she closed her eyes and sank into Ashley’s kiss.
When the train arrived, they still had their arms around each other, smiling a little as their lips parted. They kept holding hands as they stepped onto the train, and Ashley sat down on Lynn’s lap as they rode into the city. Lynn felt like actual girlfriends for the first time.
“Lynn?” Ashley asked. “Can I call you my girlfriend? I mean, is that okay with you?”
“I was just going to ask you the same thing.”
“Then we’re officially girlfriends now?” Lynn nodded. This was the best thing to happen to her since… well, probably since ever.