Gemotions

He was standing right outside her apartment building. It was the same brick building, the same chipped paint on the fire escape – but now, it was imbued with a new, almost holy, light. Sarah felt her palms sweat, and she ran a hand through her hair, trying to smooth it down.

They’d planned this for months, the online friend, Alex, and her. Now, the time had finally come. She’d always assumed he was miles away, living a completely different life. But then came the realization, the shared zip code, the shocked phone call. He was *here*.

Sarah took a deep breath, trying to steady herself. The air crackled with anticipation. As he approached, a nervous giggle escaped her lips. The way he walked, the way his shoulders were held, seemed so familiar, yet so incredibly novel.