Gemotions

The weight of the letter felt oddly significant in her trembling hands. Ava sat in the park, the rejection letter clutched tightly. The sunlight, previously a comfort, now felt intense, burning on her skin. She closed her eyes, and the city noises seemed to become louder. She felt a strange buzzing within her, a sensation that both agitated and thrilled. A flush crept up her neck, and her heart began to beat rapidly. She dug her nails into the soft earth, a grounding attempt in a world spinning out of control.