The 2 Train

I don’t usually take the 2. I don’t remember where I was going or where I was coming from. But I distinctly remember the charmingly familiar embroidery heart and the words “hug your homies” on a black hoodie. I immediately knew I had found a friend - we just didn’t know each other yet. I asked about how he knew Talia, how he knew Eli. We chatted until we arrived at my stop and said goodbye. One of my favorite things about living in New York is running into people. It makes the big city feel a lot smaller. Ever since, I’m always on the lookout for more hug your homies sweatshirts - and I’m always hoping someone I don’t even really know might come say hi when I’m wearing mine.