Plot # 57 : Track Nine (chance encounter plot)
Muse A takes the train to get to work/school every day. They usually read a book or listen to music during the commute since they’re travelling for at least an hour. Muse A is seated on the train when Muse B gets on one afternoon. The only spot vacant in the car is right next to Muse A, so Muse B sits there. Muse A and Muse B share a quick glance and polite smile, but nothing more as the train doors close as the ride continues. Muse A is listening to their mp3 player and humming softly (or loudly), allowing Muse B to recognize the song that they’re listening to. Muse B happens to like that song a lot and is about to ask Muse A who the artist is when the train stops and more people get on.
The car gets packed and it’s difficult for Muse B to talk over the other commuters, let alone spot Muse A though they’re still seated right beside each other. When the crowd clears out 2 stops later, Muse A gets off the train, but their mp3 player accidentally gets left behind on the seat. Muse B quickly scoops it up, not wanting anyone to swipe it and they rush to the doors as they close, unable to get to muse A who they can see heading up the steps to exit the subway. Muse B decides to get off at the next stop, hoping that they can catch Muse A if they run the few blocks back to the previous station. When Muse B arrives at the station, out of breath, Muse A is nowhere to be found. Muse B goes off to their destination, holding Muse A's mp3 player in safe keeping. When Muse B gets home, they can’t help their curiosity and they take a listen through some/all of Muse A's songs. Muse B is amazed to discover a lot of music that they like on Muse A's playlists. They're even more amazed when they hear track # 9 [insert any favorite song]; Track # 9 is Muse B’s absolute favorite song (and coincidentally the track line that the train runs on).
The next day/a few days later, when Muse B gets on the train again, they bump into Muse A. Muse B returns the mp3 player and takes a chance, starting up a conversation with Muse A about the music on it.
Where will Muse A and Muse B go from there?
