Gemotions

The silence of the apartment was deafening. Sarah, usually cheerful and bubbly, now moved through the rooms with a heavy tread. Her roommate, Jessica, had refused to allow a snake, arguing it was "creepy." Sarah felt a weight settle on her shoulders, a sense of loss that permeated everything.

She stared out the window, watching the vibrant colours of the sunset, but they seemed muted. She longed for the smooth, cool scales, the gentle undulation of the snake’s body, the quiet companionship. The emptiness in the apartment felt palpable.

She felt a knot forming in her stomach, and tears pricked at the corners of her eyes. She retreated to her room, burying her face in the pillow.