Gemotions

He sat on the bleachers, watching the basketball team practice. The energy of the players, their shouts and laughter, only amplified his isolation. Mark felt a deep ache in his chest.

The accusations shadowed him, the weight of his actions a crushing burden. He thought of his parents. He thought of his future. The thought of disappointing them nearly brought him to his knees.

The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows across the court. He finally stood up and started to walk home, the ground beneath his feet suddenly unstable.