Gemotions

He stared at the blank screen, the cursor blinking, mocking his inaction. The deadline for the project loomed, but all inspiration had evaporated. He’d ruined his chances. He should have asked for help.

He’d avoided all communication with Chloe, hoping to avoid the sting of her success. They'd always been competitive, but this felt different. He felt utterly hollow, stripped of his usual confidence, a deep hollow inside his chest. He closed his laptop and rubbed his temples, a dull ache beginning behind his eyes.