Gemotions

He caught sight of the cardboard monstrosity the second he got home. He knew the drill. "To the Resident." He felt a tightening in his chest. His hands clenched into fists, and his jaw locked. He had to be calm.

He reached down to pick up the package and heaved it into the trash can with a loud *thump*. He then slammed the lid shut with more force than necessary.

He then started running, back and forth, from the living room to the kitchen. He could feel his heart begin to hammer inside his chest, like a trapped bird.