this photo is so attractive to me. idk why but i will not take it back 🥰
"The art show is going to be one of the biggest in years!" Ms. J announced to the students, stepping around to face the entire class, "So many art scouts will be there."
Evelyn sighed, uninterested in what was going on in front of her. Art was the limelight of her life, and yet, she found herself bored by the thought of presenting her art to rich, wealthy men.
She hoped this class would just, be done.
It didn't help that Luke was the center of most of her art.
Art.
It was something that her whole life was surrounded by. For years, Evelyn eagerly looked up to the moment when she could display her art proudly in front of funders, who would be so impressed by her that they would throw scholarships at her.
And yet, she didn't even care.
Her attention was caught by a shift of movement in front of her. Ashton discreetly handed her his phone, pointing at what was on it.
She looked at the article on his phone.
Emotional Exhaustion
People experiencing emotional exhaustion often feel like they have no power or control over what happens in life.
They may feel "stuck" or "trapped" in a situation.
Lack of energy, poor sleep, and decreased motivation can make it difficult to overcome emotional exhaustion.
Over time, this chronic, stressed-out state can cause permanent damage to your health.
Anyone experiencing long-term stress can become emotionally exhausted and overwhelmed. In difficult times, emotional exhaustion can sneak up on you, but it's never too late to get help.
Evelyn looked up at Ashton, her eyes wide at the man and what he was suggesting. It, to be frank, was insulting. She was about to start towards him when he silenced her, urging her to keep reading.
Symptoms include:
lack of motivation
irritability
feelings of hopelessness
absentmindedness
increased pessimism
Evelyn paused.
It was a perfect description of her in the past two weeks.
Lack of motivation? She hasn't drawn or painted in forever.
Irritability? Yesterday speaks for itself.
Feelings of hopelessness? It doesn't take a genius to see how much she doesn't have hope for anything.
Absentmindedness? Evelyn can't even focus on what's on the TV, let alone schoolwork.
And finally, increased pessimism. That one is a no brainer.
Life didn't feel like it was worth living without Luke.
Ashton leaned over from his seat, wrapping his arms tightly around her in an attempt to be discreet.
"You just need a break," He murmured, pulling away to look at her in the eyes.
A break.
Evelyn nodded slowly, letting those words linger in her head. Ashton definitely wasn't a doctor, but what he was saying was making a lot of sense.
Class ended, the boy stepping out in front of her. She followed sluggishly down, out of the classroom.
Calum was waiting out front, leaning against the lockers. For a moment, her heart ached. In the ghost of Luke was Calum.
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Fanfiction"God, Evelyn!" Luke ran a hand through his hair frustratedly, practically shouting, "I don't hate you. I'm in love with you!" She got up to leave, "I-I need to go." Evelyn started to turn the door handle when she felt a force push the door shut. His...
