Gemotions

The air in the room felt suddenly thick, suffocating. She felt a shiver run down her spine, and she couldn't understand why. Chloe spotted the corner of her journal peeking out from under Ben’s pillow. It was a small detail, but it was enough to set her teeth on edge. Ben was humming, seemingly content, as he scrolled through his phone. She took a deep breath, fighting the urge to explode. “Ben,” she said, her voice carefully controlled, "Did you happen to be reading… my journal?" The innocent look he gave her made her want to throw something.