Gemotions

The silence in the apartment felt oppressive, broken only by the frantic beat of his own heart. He stared at the eviction notice, the black ink blurring before his eyes. It was a direct consequence, the culmination of a series of poor choices. He knew the blame was all his.

He had promised himself, and his roommates, that he would be more responsible. Yet, he hadn't. He had neglected his chores, he had failed to pay his share of the bills. He felt sick with dread, the knowledge of the coming confrontation weighing heavily upon him. A knot formed in his throat, making it difficult to even swallow.

He paced the cramped space, running his hand through his hair, the panic rising in waves.