Gemotions

Liam unfolded the notice, the paper crackling in his hand. The words swam before his eyes. "Eviction." He felt a dull throb behind his temples. This was a consequence, he knew. He’d pushed the limits of his finances again. Now, he’d pay the price.

He sat on the edge of his bed, the familiar surroundings suddenly feeling alien. He glanced at his phone, but the contacts seemed to offer no solace. It was an empty list. He knew no one. He thought of reaching out, but the thought brought with it a suffocating feeling of anxiety.

He stared out the window at the world. People walking with their dogs, talking, laughing together… a constant reminder of the life he didn't have. He closed his eyes, the silence of his apartment weighing him down.