meet cute

Meet Cute: The contrived encounter of two potential romantic partners in unusual or comic circumstances (in a movie)

For obvious reasons, the meet cute is a staple of romantic comedies, and unfortunately I must admit that I fall into that category of silly girls who hope to have their very own meet cute. However, thanks to a very nice gentleman, I've now experienced such a moment (or at least something very close to one).

On a recent trip back from Florida, having some time to spare, I decided to have a couple cocktails before boarding the plane. As it would happen, the bartender was rather heavy handed. The time comes to board the plane, and as I'm walking down the aisle to my seat, I am looking for an open overhead bin to stow my suitcase. Luckily I find one at the row just before mine. Knowing that I am a little tipsy, have a bad knee, and aren't particularly tall, I politely warn the woman currently sitting in the aisle seat that I am going to attempt to put my bag above her head and that she should watch out. Then out of nowhere, this guy behind me asks if I need help. 
"Oh yes, please", I reply as I attempt to lift the bag. "Sometimes it fits better with the wheels in first"
"Don't worry, I've got it...Good luck getting it out though", he says while flashing a charming smile.
"Thanks, I'll just have to find you when we land and you can get it out for me", I answered with a chuckle. 
I continue to my seat, sit down, get buckled, and look up to see the very same guy who helped with my luggage sitting next to me. "Seriously? I guess I don't have to go far to find you." So we both have a laugh about it, get to talking, and five hours and a couple coffees later land in LA. Given both our schedules, seeing each other again is more likely to happen at the airport than anywhere else, but I'm optimistic. He has my number, and silly and girlish as it is, I do hope he calls.