ONE

As subway after subway sped by Ilana sat waiting, getting more and more impacient by the second. It was well past two, and they had agreed on two. Her fingers ached to dial his digits, but something held her back. Maybe it was the sound of another oncoming train, maybe it was the fact that she was shaking. But whatever it was, she didnt have the time, as he stepped from the train onto the platform and they locked gazes. He was even more stunning in person. His hair seemed to flow from the hat he had on, one eye covered in golden blissful locks, the other a deep, mysterious brown. Ilana’s heart nearly lept from her chest. The way he walked, the small smile that was forming on his perfectly shaped lips… her hands shaking increased drasticly, and her cell phone clattered to the ground. As she bent down to pick it up, her hair fell in her eyes. All she saw for a few seconds was black. It was freshly dyed, and she felt it to be quite glamerous, although her mother and father thought otherwise. Last night had been a rough one for Ilana, and her beautiful big blue eyes had been stained with tears. Now however, there was no trace of any sadness on her face, and as she straightened up, she realized just how close Jack was to her. Their noses inches away from one anothers. Ilana bit her lip subconciously and stepped back. It wasnt right. The feeling wasnt right. Back at his train stop, Jack left behind his house, his family and most importently, his girlfriend of four months. Ilana had to fight the countless urges her body was having for this other body, though, it was easyer thought of than followed through.



TWO

The streets of downtown were noisy and crowded, as the holiday season was nearing. Snow had not yet fallen, but the days were becoming bitter cold. To Ilana however, it was boiling hot. The light jacket she had brought with her had been long since thrown over her arm and forgotten, thanks to Jack.