Gemotions

The party decorations felt insufficient. Michael stared at his own sparse decorations and then at the flashy advertisement for Daniel’s arcade night, scheduled for the same evening as Michael’s dinner at home. He and Daniel were incredibly close. The split felt jarring.

A coldness seeped into his bones as he imagined Daniel, surrounded by flashing lights and excited shouts. He wanted to make sure Daniel had a good time.

He put the finishing touches on his simple meal. He looked at the empty seat at his table and silently hoped Daniel wouldn’t feel like he’d missed out on too much. He knew it could be lonely in that environment too.