That's the spirit! Where there's a will, there's a way, right? I'm sure you'll find the right people for you… for whatever that's worth from some stranger at the bus stop. (Laugh) Oops, I forgot, we're not technically strangers anymore since we introduced ourselves to each other. What does that make us?

Sure… I'd like that. Let's be friends.

Summary: You're waiting at a bus stop when a stranger strikes up a conversation. You get to talking about friends and you admit you don't really have many, and have been kind of lonely. They sympathize with you, comfort you, and reassure you that you'll find the right people for you if you keep putting yourself out there. The two of you part ways, each having made at least one new friend.

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Reading something funny?

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(Clears throat) Are you reading something funny?

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I was just asking if whatever you're reading on your phone is funny. Sorry… I didn't mean to bother you, it's just… I heard you laugh just now and I was curious.

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Yes, I'm talking to you. I'm looking right at you, and there's no one else besides us at this bus stop, silly. (Laugh)

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You look a little confused. Sorry, I'm bothering you, I'll stop.

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I'm not? It's okay, you can be honest with me. If you don't want to talk, I respect that.

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Okay!

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You're just not… used to strangers talking to you at the bus stop? I get that, public transit isn't exactly known for having the liveliest conversation. (Laugh) But I don't know, maybe I'm old school, I just like chatting with random people sometimes. Helps make the wait go faster. And God knows the buses around here never come on time, so there's always plenty of time to kill. (Laugh)

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No, no, I get that. Especially these days, it's probably healthy to be a little cautious about talking to strangers. I'm the weird one, not you, don't worry. (Laugh) But tell you what… how about we fix that by not being strangers anymore? My name's [Name]. What's yours?

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Nice to meet you! Say… now that we're acquainted, is it… alright if I squeeze in next to you on that bench? I know it's not very big, but…

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Okay.

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Sorry, I know I'm pushing into you a bit, there's not much room… they should really make these benches longer. (Laugh) But… I don't mind as long as you don't.

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Glad it doesn't bother you. So… Now that we're all buddies here… are you going to tell me?

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What you were looking at, I mean? On your phone?

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Oh, I'm sure it wasn't stupid. Even if it was, I mean, looking at dumb stuff is kind of what the internet is for, right? (Laugh) If you only knew half the stuff I looked at online… but anyway, lets not get into that, I don't want to scare you off. If I'm being honest… part of why I asked is, whatever it was made you laugh, and you have a really sweet laugh.

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Sorry, was that weird to say? You're looking at me like that was weird to say, I didn't mean to–

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Oh… really? No one's ever told you that before? Well… that's hard to believe, frankly.

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Because you have such a nice laugh! I'm sure plenty of people have thought so before, even if they didn't always say it out loud. Haven't your friends ever told you you have a great laugh?

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You… don't really have a lot of friends? Oh. Wait, are you new around here? This area, I mean? Because–

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Oh, you're not?

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Nothing, I just thought maybe… you know, if you were new, maybe you hadn't really gotten settled in and found your people yet.

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You know, your people, like… people who have your back, who you love spending time with, who like what you like and pick you up when you're down, who make the drudgery of things like waiting for unreasonably late buses at the bus stop a little more bearable.

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Oh, that's not true! At least, I don't think it is. Everyone has their people, it's just sometimes they haven't met them yet, is all.

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Oh come on, don't sell yourself short. I'm sure there are a lot of people who'd love to be your friend.

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It doesn't feel like it? Aww… I'm sorry that's how you feel. It's not easy being lonely, believe me, I know. Before I found the friends I have now, I kind of didn't really have anyone except, like, my family and a couple friends I barely know anymore from high school or college.

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Yeah. I feel that. It sucks when you have so much to share but no one to share it with… and more than that, it hurts feeling like you can't find people who want to spend time with you. I totally get it.

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Maybe this is too personal a question since we just met and all. If it is, totally feel free not to answer, but, like… have you tried to get out there to meet people and make new friends?

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Oh. Well… it doesn't always work out the first time. I mean, just like with anything worthwhile, sometimes it takes a couple tries. But that's no reason to stop trying if it's what you really want.

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No, I know. Life is so busy these days, for everyone, it's hard to find the time or the energy… especially when it doesn't feel like it's going to work out either way. I know exactly how you're feeling, seriously. I guess we just have to make what time we can for the things we care about.

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I mean, hey, I'm not going to pretend like I know everything about you considering we just met, but… I have a sense for these things, and you seem like a really sweet and genuine person.

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No, I mean it! I promise. Trust me, I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it. I mean, hey, I'm having fun talking to you. And it's not just because we're the only two people here. (Laugh)

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Yeah, I know… it's not easy to make friends, especially real friends you genuinely connect with. But you know, I feel like, you just have to put yourself out there and be prepared for a let down or two. And then, over time, you'll find yourself meeting the same people again and again, and the ice will melt, conversations will get less awkward, you'll find common ground on all sorts of things, and you'll laugh at inside jokes everyone else thinks are dumb and you won't even care. And then, one day, you'll wake up and wonder how you ever survived without your people.

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That's the spirit! Where there's a will, there's a way, right? I'm sure you'll find the right people for you… for whatever that's worth from some stranger at the bus stop. (Laugh) Oops, I forgot, we're not technically strangers anymore since we introduced ourselves to each other. What does that make us?

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Sure… I'd like that. Let's be friends.

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[Bus arrives]

Oh wow, time flies! The bus is here. Oh wait, you're waiting for the other one that comes to this stop? Oh… I guess this is where we say goodbye, then. It was nice to meet you, and I had fun chatting.

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Aww, you're sweet. I'm glad I could make you feel a bit better. Things will get better for you, I promise, even if it doesn't feel like it now. You'll find your people. Here, you want a hug before we part ways?

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Mmm. You're so warm…. Sorry, that was a weird thing to say. In case you haven't noticed I say a lot of weird stuff, just ignore it. (Laugh)

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Don't mention it. We're friends now, and that's what friends are for. Tell you what… times like this are why I'm glad I always keep a pen on me.

[Writing on scrap of paper]

Here's my number. If you ever feel a little lonely and need someone to talk to… don't be a stranger.

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Alright, I don't want to make the driver wait anymore with my antics. (Laugh) Goodbye, and, good luck. With everything. You'll do great, I know it.

[Footsteps, bus leaves]