Gemotions

The air became thick with a strange, suffocating pressure. Michael saw Katherine, across the dance floor. He’d imagined this scenario countless times, and still, he was utterly unprepared.

He found himself constantly shifting his weight, his hands clasped nervously in front of him. He tried to engage in polite conversation with a distant relative, but his mind was elsewhere, replaying old conversations.

He felt as though his chest was constricted, making it difficult to breathe. He wanted to scream. The joyous celebration, a symbol of love and commitment, felt like a judgment on his own failings.