Gemotions

“This is ridiculous!” Liam exclaimed, pacing his tiny apartment. The rejection email, the possibility of not getting the job, the fact that he and Chloe, his friend, were in the mix – it was too much. The walls seemed to be closing in on him, suffocating. He needed to escape, to breathe.

He snatched up his jacket and keys, and fled. His usual calm walk turned into a sprint. He raced through the park, his breath coming in ragged gasps. The cool air stung his lungs, but did little to ease the feeling of pressure inside. He stopped, and leaned against a tree, his chest heaving.