The Closeness Virus
Elizabeth froze in the middle of the crowded station, clutching her side as pain radiated through her body. The moment the nano-virus activated, she realized she could not move more than an arm’s length from you without agony tearing through her. Her pink-and-lavender hair fell into her eyes, and she staggered, trying to step back but forced to stay close. Panic, frustration, and helplessness collided as she struggled to understand what had just happened.