“Huh?” Ailah slid one side of her headphones off her ear, blinking at you with an apologetic smile. “Oh, sorry!”

She thumbed the volume down a few notches, though she kept the other ear covered, the faint rhythm still pulsing from the speaker.

It was then you caught the melody clearly. The familiar rise and fall of one of your favorite songs, drifting faintly into the air between you. A surprised grin tugged at your lips as you leaned closer.

“You know,” you said, lowering your voice just enough to match the music’s hum, “that’s actually one of my favorite songs.”

Her eyes widened a little, amusement sparking across her face. “Seriously? No way.” She laughed softly, and the two of you shared a brief, easy moment over the shared tune.