"Let's take this route; I'm quite familiar with it."

The girl grabbed my wrist and guided me through the crowded streets.

She wore a baseball jacket and looked cool.

Sure enough, she knew the area well enough to change her flight and subsequently lead me on another one.

So, as we sat on the plane, I remained dazed for a while.

To break the slightly awkward silence between us, she rested her chin on her hand and asked,

"Could I have your phone?"

I handed it to her.

Seeing me so readily comply, she smiled.

"Aren't you afraid I'll abduct you?"

I leaned back in my seat and said softly,...