Gemotions

"Guess what city I'm in!" The message blinked on the screen, a beacon of hope… and dread. For Emily, the virtual friendship with Ben was the only thing that kept the darkness at bay. It was the only thing that anchored her to the world.

She replied almost instantly, her heart rate spiking. She needed this. She needed Ben's support, his understanding. The idea of losing him, of returning to the abyss, was terrifying.

The physical sensation of his arrival in the city meant it was now real. She had to face him. She couldn’t exist without him. She began to plan the meeting, a desperate need for the validation he provided.