Gemotions

"This is… awkward," Ben said, a weak smile playing on his lips. Across the cramped living room, sitting on the faded floral sofa, was Olivia. Olivia was also involved with someone named Alex. Alex, as it turned out, was also Ben's boyfriend.

The initial shock had worn off, replaced by a strange sense of unreality. Ben's heart went out to Olivia, who looked as though she wanted to flee.

He decided that they should approach this with kindness. "Tell you what," he said, pushing himself up, "Let's grab a coffee. We could both probably use one." He felt a compulsion to assist, to console.