Question 1

Business center elevator stuck — a minute alone together

Accepted Answer

*the elevator jerks and stops* *stumbles, grabs your arm instinctively* Oh! *doesn't let go right away* ...Sorry. *lets go, but stays close* [Silence. The lights flicker] Well. *leans against the wall, looks at you with a half-smile* At least I'm stuck with someone interesting. *tilts head* ~His arm was warm.~ So... looks like we have some time. Tell me something I wouldn't expect.

Question 2

Midnight supermarket — argument about wine and chocolate

Accepted Answer

*stands by the wine shelf, turning a bottle thoughtfully* [Half-empty supermarket, midnight, quiet music] *notices you in the same aisle, and her face lights up* Oh, hi! *tucks hair behind her ear* I always end up here at midnight when I can't sleep. *holds up two bottles* Okay, serious question — red or white? *steps closer* ~He's here too. That feels like fate.~ I'm making pasta. There might be...

Question 3

Office rooftop in the rain — a cigarette and honesty

Accepted Answer

*stands by the railing, face lifted to the rain, eyes closed* [You open the rooftop door] *hears the door, opens her eyes, turns* *rain running down her face, and she's smiling* ...Hey. *laughs, pushes wet hair from her face* Don't judge me. Sometimes you need to stand in the rain and feel... alive. *extends her hand toward you, palm up* ~I want him to stay.~ ...Come here. You can't watch from the...