Gemotions

The denial notification was a sharp jab to the heart. A wave of dizziness swept over him. He was standing on the porch of the coffee shop where they first met, replaying every moment in his mind, every shared glance, every lingering touch. He'd envisioned them here, laughing, celebrating the news. Now, the cheerful chatter of the other patrons grated on his nerves. He swallowed hard and pulled out his phone, a picture of her smiling at him his wallpaper. He needed to hear her voice. He started to type.