Gemotions

The vibrant music and the promise of dancing seemed to call out to him. Liam was excited. But then, a quiet dread began to creep in. He had planned a small get-together. His friend, Alex, was hosting a massive party on the same night. The sheer scale of Alex's event made him feel small.

He felt the weight of expectation pressing down on him. He wanted to cancel his party. He felt ashamed of his small gathering.

He spent the next few hours agonizing, checking the guest list, and contemplating cancelling. He felt paralyzed by the thought of going against the grain. He needed Alex's nod of approval. He wanted to be a part of the bigger picture.