Gemotions

The movie theater's plush seats suddenly felt constricting to Liam. He’d been enjoying the film, but the details of “Sophie’s” life started to sound familiar. The exact same details. The same favorite restaurant. The same shared affection for a particular movie scene. It was a dizzying experience.

He felt his forehead break out in a cold sweat. When she reached for his hand during a particularly frightening scene, he flinched. He pulled his hand away and mumbled that he was going to get some popcorn. The lobby was crowded and noisy, but offered a sense of freedom. He felt a desperate urge to flee.