Gemotions

The setting sun cast long shadows across the room, painting the walls in hues of orange and purple. The sight usually charmed Alice. Today, it was just another layer. She sat on her bed, a deep well of exhaustion within her.

Her roommate, Maria, was chatting animatedly on the phone, oblivious to Alice's state.

Alice felt a lump forming in her throat.

Maria finally hung up, turning to Alice with a bright smile. "Hey! You look…" she paused, searching for a word. "...flat."

Alice just stared at the wall, wishing she could simply erase herself from existence, even just for a few hours. The world was too much. The simplest tasks seemed exhausting. She was barely able to keep her eyes open.