Gemotions

He avoided the mirror. It had been like this since the dinner with Ben. The memory played in his mind over and over. They’d talked about the old days, the camping trip.

"Remember that bear?" Ben had asked, laughing.

Sam recalled a frantic scramble to safety, the terrifying roar, and the cold terror that had gripped him. Ben, however, remembered a comical encounter, a shared thrill, and a good story. Sam felt a wave of coldness wash over him. He hated that he couldn't share Ben's feeling. The gap widened every time they spoke about it.