Gemotions

The thought of showering was enough to make Ben shudder. The tiles in the bathroom were cold, the water always seemed to be either too hot or too cold. He remained in bed, the sheets tangled around him. The alarm had gone off hours ago.

*The Accidental Tourist*. His name, again, on the cover. Written by Laura. He'd always known she was a writer. He’d helped her with her other books. He opened the first page. It felt intensely personal, a window into her perceptions, and his.

He had no desire to know what she had written about him. He closed the book and pulled the covers tighter. The world could wait.