Gemotions

He sat on his bed, the covers pulled up to his chin, even though the room was stuffy. The silence was almost a physical weight. Then, a chime from his phone. It was Mr. Garcia, his Spanish teacher, who had followed him on Spotify. He felt his chest tighten.

His music tastes were eclectic, a mix of genres that often clashed. He imagined Mr. Garcia’s surprise. The thought made him uncomfortable. The ceiling seemed to press down on him. He felt like he was suffocating. He pulled the covers higher.