Gemotions

The tiny cafe vibrated with the sound. Leo froze, his hand halfway to his coffee. It was *his* song, the one he’d poured his heart into, the one that had sat gathering dust on SoundCloud for months. A young woman with a cascade of fiery red hair was on stage, her voice like liquid gold. He couldn't move.

He fumbled for his phone, the screen blurring. He needed to record this, needed to capture the moment. His fingers shook as he pressed the record button, the phone almost slipping from his grasp. The music washed over him, and a warmth spread through his chest. He felt… different.

His breath hitched as the song reached its crescendo. He saw the woman's eyes close, her expression one of pure joy. When the final note faded, a thunderous applause erupted. Leo just stood there, rooted to the spot, a wide smile slowly blossoming across his face.