Gemotions

The weight of the world settled on Emily's shoulders, a crushing burden she couldn't seem to shake. Her hands trembled as she flipped through the pages of her textbook, but the words refused to register. The upcoming presentation loomed large, a terrifying prospect. She felt like a trapped animal. The knowledge of her secret thoughts, now known by her roommate, Ethan, was a suffocating pressure.

She caught Ethan’s eye, and a knot twisted in her stomach. His gaze flickered, a look of… something. Was it pity? Disgust? She couldn’t tell. It didn't matter. The violation was complete.

She wanted to scream, to hide, to vanish. Without a word, Emily gathered her things, her movements jerky and uncoordinated. She had to get away, to a place where she could feel safe again. She just had to survive the journey there.