Atmosphere

by Taylor Jenkins Reid

She also knew there was a scientific explanation for these moments in which she felt she could sense the future. Information was being received at such a rapid speed that it felt as if the reaction was coming in before the stimulus. But the sensation was eerie, nonetheless. She understood why people got confused sometimes, started calling things fate.

“I’ve always felt like, when I look at the stars, I am reminded that I am never alone,”

Joan knew that this was true. But she also couldn’t resist the temptation. “I don’t know about that. I feel like I could know you forever and still be curious about what you’re going to say next.”

Joan’s chest began to feel heavy and leaden, like there was an anchor sinking into the tenderest parts of her heart.