A couple of months ago - it was after work on a Friday night and I was waiting for a train at a busy underground station reading a book.
I was sat on the bench next to a well dressed guy. The train had been delayed for twenty minutes and the platform was quickly filling up. The display starting flashing and read next train in five minutes.
The guy caught my eye and started to speak. I thought he was going to say “ so what are you reading” – I hate it when guys ask this because you know they don’t really have any interest at all. It feels fake and it usually makes for awkward uncomfortable conversation as they try and feign enthusiasm. Infact what he said was “ we need to formulate a plan, otherwise there is no way you and I are getting on this train, we need to work together and play to our strengths, what can you bring to the table” I liked they way he referred to us as ‘we’ it was instantly bonding and I liked his creativity. I said “ I am the hardest girl in my town, I can fight whilst you push through”
We continued to discuss this in character until the train arrived. The train drew in to the platform and the commuters started to edge towards the doors there was so many people it was actually very claustrophobic and there was a rising sense of panic as people desperate to get home pushed forward. He escalated the sense of drama and I liked how he assumed the heroic role.
He grabbed my hand and pulled me towards the doors. I started to lose hope of actually getting on and shouted “ I’m too weak – save yourself ” He squeezed my hand and shouted theatrically into the crowd “ I wont leave without you, we are in this together we’re a team. I wont lose you again” he fought his way on and as the doors started to bleep and close he dragged me up on to the train.
Ridiculous as it sounds the whole experience was hugely bonding and the sense of drama heightened his attractiveness. I liked how he referred to us and we. I liked his sense of fun and adventure in such a boring setting. He gave me his number and I thought about calling him.