Gemotions

The neon glow of the arcade cast distorted shadows across Ethan's face. He’d seen the phone, hidden amongst the clutter of the car. The number on the screen, a new name, a new mystery. The games blared around him, a cacophony of sound. He could not focus, his thoughts a jumbled mess.

He felt helpless and adrift. He wanted to know, to understand, but he also feared the truth. He felt a deep tenderness towards her, and it kept him from acting rashly.

He left the arcade, walked down the street and went to the park. He sat on a bench, looking at the stars, and watched the night sky. When she got home, he held her, and did not speak.