Gemotions

The news felt like a punch to the gut. Michael, his best friend since kindergarten, was abandoning him. In his apartment, the air felt thick, heavy. He turned on the TV, aimlessly flipping through channels, the noise a meaningless distraction. He picked up his phone, stared at Michael's contact information, and then put it down again. The thought of their daily texts, the casual check-ins, disappearing felt like a sudden amputation. He felt a profound sense of isolation wash over him.