Gemotions

The apartment was dim, the blinds pulled shut against the harsh world outside. Jessica was on the sofa, covered by a blanket, surrounded by empty snack wrappers. The phone buzzed, a persistent insect. A friend request. From Gary, the kid who had made her life difficult at school.

She stared at the phone, a small, irritating distraction. Her limbs felt heavy, and even the simple act of breathing felt like an effort. She just wanted to be left alone, untouched by the outside world. She closed her eyes, the screen fading into the background. She would deal with it later, maybe.