Gemotions

He stared at the message, the words blurring before his eyes. "Hey! Just found an apartment in the same building as you! Crazy, right?" It was from Emily, the girl he’d been chatting with for months. A shiver ran down his spine. This was not the reunion he had envisioned. This was a potential disaster.

James had confided in her about everything, the fears and the awkwardness. He'd shared his dreams, his desires, his insecurities. Now, she was going to be… nearby. He felt a deep sense of vulnerability, exposed.

He sat back in his chair, the silence of his apartment amplifying his anxieties. His throat felt tight. He had imagined this connection as a refuge, not a prelude to this situation. He felt a sudden, profound desire to hide.