Gemotions

The music pulsed through Sarah's veins, setting her alight. She danced without inhibition at the rooftop party, her laughter echoing above the city lights. This night felt like pure magic, a symphony of joy and camaraderie with her closest friends, especially Emily.

Emily had just caught her eye, beckoned her over, her face serious. The music suddenly seemed to fade as Sarah approached, the party's noise now a dull roar. Emily's words, when they came, hit like a physical blow. "My parents got me a job in Florida. I’m moving."

The brightness in Sarah’s chest receded. Her limbs felt heavy. The city lights began to blur through a sudden wash of tears. The music, which had lifted her, now just echoed, an empty sound.