The streets are cold, neon lights blinding everything as they shine incessantly, the night seeming never ending. You hated this city, not that you’d let anyone know that. Not blending in is the worst thing you can do here. That’s what you always thought, until you spotted him. He was just sitting in an ally way, spending his time alone. He looked up at you, making eye contact with you. It was almost like he knew, like he could see right through you. He stood up, walking over to you.

“Hello, it’s nice to meet you.” he spoke softly, giving you a smile. “What are you doing all the way back here?”