Gemotions

The air thrummed around Sophia, a constant vibration that matched the pulse in her veins. She'd spent hours carefully curating the playlist, meticulously selecting each song to maximize the joyous atmosphere. She couldn’t stop herself from giggling, a silly, bubbly sound that she hadn't made in ages. Everything was perfectly set, the stage was set for pure delight.

A text message. From Chloe, the co-conspirator. Sophia grinned, preparing to confirm the final details.

The words. The message. A wave of icy shock washed over her. "We had to cancel the party…" Sophia’s carefully constructed world tilted on its axis, and the delightful thrumming vanished.