The Journey

45 minutes

I sit in the carriage closest to the exit, as if an extra 90 seconds walk would make any difference, I look around at the other passengers and can’t help but think none of them are as happy as us, because how could anyone else be this lucky?

40 minutes

A group of schoolchildren get on the train, they’re running and losing their balance and swinging on the poles while their teachers start a pathetic attempt to control them and you know I think I’m cursed because why else would the school trips always end up on my carriage?

30 minutes

I try to read a magazine but the kids are loud, I give up and even more people squeeze on and why is it always so hot on the Central line?

20 minutes

It’s time to change line, I practically run to the next platform and why do people walk so slowly?

13 minutes

I put my headphones on, Taylor Swift knows that we’ll never go out of style, and every song reminds me of you and why is this train not moving faster?

7 minutes

I’m 4 stations away from you and why are we stopping in another tunnel?

1 minute

I’m jumping off the train.

And I’m running up the left hand side of the escalator.

And I’m wearing your favourite dress.

And I’m through the barriers.

And I’m looking for you.

And I’m smiling back at you.

And I’m in your arms.

And I’m home.

Reviews

[Jmsavestheday]

I can totally imagine myself on this train. I like the time lapse idea, it makes it a fun read, a count down to something exciting. I like the reality of the minutes drawing closer and the anxiousness that comes with it. A good little read