Gemotions

The world felt muted, like she was watching a play through a thick, glass wall. Colors seemed dull, sounds distant. She could barely remember the last time she'd felt any genuine emotion. She felt as though she was sinking.

She found her journal on the common desk with their room key. Her heart stuttered. Her roommate, Lisa, was sitting on her bed, reading a book. She pretended not to notice as Lisa glanced up, her eyes meeting hers for a fleeting second. Sarah retreated, seeking the solitude of the library, the only place that seemed to offer any solace.