Gemotions

The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in fiery hues of orange and purple. Sarah sat on her porch swing, wrapped in a blanket, with a hot mug cradled in her hands. The gentle sounds of crickets and the soft rustle of leaves filled the air. Her life, filled with books, dogs, and the rhythm of the changing seasons, had finally settled into something wonderful. A notification – a friend request. It was from Jessica, the girl who had always been distant. She ignored it, and turned back to watch the stars appear.