Gemotions

The elevator doors opened, and there was Chad. He made a low, humming sound. He'd just learned that Kevin, who'd been at the company for less than a year, was drawing a higher salary. Chad, who had trained Kevin, worked with Kevin, and even *liked* Kevin, found it remarkable.

He leaned against the elevator wall, his shoulders shaking slightly. He’d always prided himself on his professionalism, but right now, he felt a strange sense of… something. He found himself picking at a loose thread on his sleeve.

Chad took the scenic route to his desk. His steps were bouncy. He spent the rest of the day re-evaluating his current tasks. He needed to make sure he was giving Kevin a chance to shine, of course.