Gemotions

Her hands were clammy, and her legs felt like jelly. She found the building, her courage faltering. She almost turned back. She’d built up so many scenarios in her head. Her online friend, who had been her sounding board, her confidant, was just a few feet away.

Then she heard her name. He was standing in the doorway, a look of surprise and delight on his face. The tension that had been a constant companion seemed to evaporate, leaving her feeling lighter, freer. She smiled back, a genuine smile, and felt the tightness in her chest dissolve.