Gemotions

He had approached her with a wide grin, the confident swagger she remembered from their teenage years still present. "Sarah, right? From art class?" He seemed genuinely pleased to see her. But as she stammered out her name, a name that had been "Katie" back then, his smile faltered. His eyes flickered, searching her face. "I… I don't think so," he said, his voice hesitant. The world tilted slightly. A wave of dizziness washed over her, and she gripped the edge of the counter, trying to find purchase. Her throat constricted, and she managed a tight, "Oh," before the color drained from her face.