Gemotions

He stared at the ceiling, the lines of the plaster seeming to twist and warp. The world had turned monochrome, and the only thing that seemed real was the dull ache behind his eyes. He relied on “PixelDust” – his online friend and partner in all things gaming. Her quick wit and ability to make him laugh, was a temporary relief.

A notification: “Want to order some pizza? I’m right around the corner!” The words swam on the screen. He could feel a sudden heat in his cheeks, then a chill. He could just see the pizza place from his window.

He closed his eyes. Opening them felt like an impossible task. He typed a shaky “Sure.”