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Joel stares at her. Her eyes are bright, so youthful it hurts, but with a shadow of maturity that feels uncomfortable on her juvenile face. She’s still waiting expectantly, still dripping a puddle onto the floor as she grips the grab rail with one hand, fingers jittery against her jeans on the other. Who is letting her ride public transport alone like this? Who is letting her get lost and have to ask a man she doesn't know for help?
Joel forces down the thoughts racing through his head, rapid beat to a butterfly’s wings. This girl is none of his goddamn business.
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[or modern au where joel and ellie meet by chance on boston's public transit; things only escalate from there.]