Train
It was 10 pm on a Thursday night in the city of Domino Japan. A blonde haired teenager walked through the park with a pocket knife kept between his fists. In a big city it's wise to keep a weapon with you at all times, especially when you're alone because anything can happen to you even/especially if you're innocent. As the blonde teen walked closer he was filled with surprise and relief to see no vandalisms, drug dealers, or gangs any where near by. He sat on a swing and waited, waited for her to show up. Joey thought about what he could say to her without sounding like an immature idiot, which he thought would cause her to leave again. Waiting for what felt like an eternity (which was only three minutes in real time) Joey let out an impatient and nervous sigh.
He heard someone walk up behind him.
"How's it goin hotshot?"
Startled for a second, Joey turned around and locked eyes with the owner of the voice.
"Mai" Joey said wrapping his arms around her, locking her in a tight embrace.
"To tight" chocked Mai.
"Oh, sorry" replied Joey slightly embarrassed as he loosened his grip.
"So how have you been?" he asked.
"Ok" Mai replied. "I won a tournament."
"I know I saw it on TV, congratulations" said Joey.
"Thanks. Hey look" Mai said staring at the sky, "I never saw the stars this close before."
"Me neither" replied Joey.
"Wanna watch a free show?" she asked.
"Mai Valentine… wants to do something free? I knew it, I must be dreaming" said Joey.
"Shut up" Mai said punching him in the arm playfully.
"Ow." Joey rubbed his arm while taking off his jacket and placing it on the grass. They both lay down gazing at the night sky while telling each other what they've been up to since they last hung out. Mai had apparently won a few dueling tournaments since their previous encounter. They've been talking about practically anything you can think of for the last hour: famous bands, traveling, their family, weird dreams including food and monkeys in them, ECT. Joey said it's the longest conversation he's ever had but he didn't once seem bored or uninterested. To him Mai was the most fascinating person to talk to. He felt he could tell her anything (well almost anything) and tonight he found out how much they really had in common.