Gemotions

He felt a buzz beneath his skin, a tingling sensation that made his feet tap impatiently against the floor. Every sense was heightened; he could hear the faint murmur of the city, the scent of fresh pastries wafting from the bakery downstairs. The thought of his friend, Alex's, costume party that night flickered at the edge of his awareness. But he pushed it away. His carefully planned trivia night, at the pub, required all his focus. He double-checked the quiz questions and made sure the prizes were ready.