Gemotions

The air in the small apartment felt thick and oppressive. Hannah, standing in the doorway, stared at the open laptop. The story that had taken shape there, by her girlfriend, was a fictionalized version of their life. The main character, "Chloe," was intelligent, captivating, the star of their world. Her partner, "Lena," was an afterthought.

Hannah felt a peculiar pressure in her chest, a physical weight. The description of herself was vague, almost nonexistent. She turned and walked away, needing air. She went outside, leaning against the cool brick of the building.