Gemotions

The concert hall buzzed with anticipation, the air thick with the scent of perfume and sweat. He was supposed to be reviewing the symphony’s performance, jotting down notes. Instead, he found himself staring at the woman beside him. Her profile was illuminated by the stage lights, her expression rapt.

A tremor started in his hands, making it difficult to hold his pen. The music, usually a source of comfort, now seemed to vibrate inside him, amplifying every feeling. He glanced again, and their eyes met. A wave of heat washed over him.

Her eyes widened slightly, a hint of something unreadable flickering in their depths. The music swelled, a crescendo mirroring the sensation building within him. He leaned closer, drawn in by an invisible force.