Gemotions

The decision was made. She’d go to Maya's party, the more established of the two. But every action felt heavy with a sense of loss. She felt a constant ache in her chest.

She danced, she made small talk. But her thoughts kept straying to Liam, to his quick wit, his easy smile. She imagined him at his party, surrounded by friends, and a cold wave of jealousy washed over her.

The music's tempo seemed to slow, the world's colors to fade. She wasn't truly *there*. She was miles away, longing for a different location. She excused herself, stepping outside, into the cool night air.