Gemotions

The sound of the television was too loud. The constant chatter in the background was a cacophony of syllables she used to find comforting. David was watching a movie, the subtitles flickering across the screen. He was learning her language, a fact she'd discovered when he’d turned to her mid-scene and asked a simple question. She froze.

She got up and walked to the balcony, staring out at the city lights. He was trying to connect with her world, she knew. He was trying to learn. But it felt… invasive. A tightness formed in her chest. She ran her hands down her arms, unable to shake the shiver that coursed through her body. The air was cold, yet she felt a sudden, intense heat. She remained there, watching the city and the world, the distance between them feeling vast and unbridgeable.