🔍 Looking for Someone Stories

ok this is embarassing but i was browsing the sci fi section at powells and you were next to me and we kept reaching for the same books?? like three times in a row. we both laughed and you made a joke about us having the same brain or somthing. you recommended the left hand of darkness and i said id check it out. i should have asked to get coffee or somthing but i got nervous and just said thanks and walked away like an idiot. you had curly brown hair and a tote bag with a cat on it

You were playing acoustic guitar near the big oak tree at Zilker Park last Sunday afternoon. You played "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman and I sat on the grass listening for an hour. I wanted to tell you how talented you are but you left before I worked up the courage.

Every Wednesday morning for the past month, we've been at the same coffee shop on Valencia Street. You always order an oat milk latte. I'm the one with the sketchbook. Last week you smiled at me and I nearly dropped my cup.

We ran together along the lakefront trail every Tuesday and Thursday for two months. Never exchanged names, just showed up. Then one day you stopped coming. I hope you're okay. The trail is quieter without you.

Every morning I see you walking three golden retrievers near Lincoln Park. They always look so happy. One morning one of them broke free and ran to me and you apologized but honestly it was the highlight of my day.

You were reading Norwegian Wood on the L train heading to Williamsburg. You had paint on your hands and a canvas bag. I was standing right next to you reading the same book. We noticed at the same time and laughed.

You had your own telescope set up outside Griffith Observatory and were showing strangers Saturn's rings. Your excitement was contagious. I was the one who asked too many questions. You deserve the universe.

It was freezing at Red Rocks and I was clearly underdressed. You took off your denim jacket and insisted I keep it. You said the music would keep you warm. I still have it and I'd love to return it.

We were always paired together in partner yoga on Sundays. You mentioned one day that you were moving to another state but I never found out where. Our silent understanding during practice was something special.