Yujun sat in his small, dimly lit flat, his heart pounding like a drum in his chest. He felt a disconcerting swirl of emotions, an unwelcome tide threatening to pull him under. He let out a long, exasperated sigh, hoping in vain that it might expel the unsettling sensation from within him. It persisted, stubborn and unyielding.
He often prided himself on his ability to keep his emotions in check, to remain detached when necessary. But this time, it was different. This feeling had taken him by surprise, catching him off guard like an unexpected gust of wind on a calm day. He couldn't shake it off, no matter how hard he tried.
