Gemotions

He nearly dropped the invitation when he saw the return address. *Lincoln High School*. A wave of anticipation washed over Leo, followed by a dizzying rush of nerves. It had been years, but the thought of seeing *her* again, Sarah, stirred something primal within him.

He cleared his throat and reread the words “Black Tie Optional.” His hands already started sweating at the very thought of getting dressed up, of facing her, of…anything. He found himself picking at the edges of the card, the paper tearing under the pressure of his fingers.

He started the grueling task of trying on different outfits. Nothing felt right. He spent hours getting ready, pacing his apartment, and mentally rehearsing conversations. Each time he imagined seeing her, his heart would skip a beat.