Bitter Taste

Lenny waited patiently for the individuals to leave the train. 

And in the brief pause, before those outside began to board the train, he went over to the young girl with fair olive skin.

Standing at about 4 feet 11 inches, she had long brunette hair cascading down the shoulders of her light pink overworn-looking hoodie. Around the neck of her plain white shirt was a grey chequered ribbon, which matched the pattern of her knee-length skirt, topped off with grey socks and black shoes.

Looking well-fed, her features were soft, with thin eyebrows, a small nose, and light blue eyes.

Lenny noticed the middle buttons of her white shirt were still ajar, revealing her inner light gray colored… training bras.

Witnessing her current state, his heart tightened even more.

"Are you ok?" he asked, with his previous deadpan expression nowhere to be found and now replaced with a mixture of deep guilt and worry.