Gemotions

The music swelled, and the first dance began. As the happy couple glided across the floor, Chloe’s pulse quickened. There he was, leaning against a pillar, observing the scene. She felt a prickling sensation on her skin, like a thousand tiny needles.

She took a deep breath, trying to slow her racing heart. She caught the eye of her friend, Jessica, and forced a smile, but it felt brittle, unnatural. She found herself clutching her purse, as if it was a lifeline. She desperately wanted to disappear.