Gemotions

David stretched languidly, the sheets cool against his skin. The morning light spilled through the blinds, painting stripes across the bedroom floor. He lay there for a moment, savoring the quiet stillness of the room. His girlfriend, Emily, was still asleep, her face relaxed and peaceful on the pillow beside him. He felt an unusual connection to the world around him.

He was looking for his notes on their upcoming trip. Instead, he found a document called "Project: The Wanderer." A slow smile blossomed on his face as he read the first words: "David traced the outline of the mountains..." He felt a lightness, a sense of having been gifted something precious.