So, it happened like this.
I was standing at one of the carriages towards the end of the train, near the Reserved seat. The train was passing through some foreign countries that looked like Taiwan or Hongkong. I wasn't in a good mood. Most of the students weren't. I think it was a mixture of the students from secondary school.
Another two girls were standing nearby. One is Weng XX, the other I'm not sure. Then it was getting boring so I chatted a bit with Weng, and introduced her to teaching Chinese tuition for my student. From another seat, Shen SH, the biggest joker, started to tease this guy C and me. I ignored them. A few other students and him then prompt me to look inside my plastic bags. I saw a packet of eggs that are yellow coloured and drawn with different Smily faces. I think I saw some extra snacks. I was confused and was a bit agitated thinking they are playing a joke so I brushed it off.
Then some small things happened. Like me showing the plastic bag to Weng and the girl when they requested to see. A cat aboard the train later, accompanied by a handicapped person. I fed something to the cat.
Then, we were in this white room with flowy white curtains. We were watching a show. Shen started to tease C and me again. He said something about after the show ends, go to the front and see who's waiting for you. Half-heartedly, (cause i really doubt it), I walked like a boss towards the front of the room, pushing the flowing white curtains with a little force. There I find him waiting on a sofa alone, slightly hunched, neatly dressed in a checkered blouse, clasping both his hands under his chin, eyes fixing at the TV. I was shocked and nervous. He still wasn't looking at me. So I walked across him and sat on the right side of the two-seater sofa. I took the little sofa bolster and placed it upon my lap, leaned back and just sat there watching the tv too.
Then he said something.
I can't remember what was it.
I remember answering in Chinese, " a little bit".
Then both sat there in silence, eyes still on the tv,and a little gap between us.
It felt so peaceful and warm. Free of any fear. I could just sit there forever.