Gemotions

The world was soft, bathed in a gentle glow. Every task, every moment, filled her with a quiet satisfaction. She felt a lightness, a warmth that enveloped her. She found herself smiling for no reason.

As she entered the kitchen, she heard it - the quick, clipped sounds of Japanese. She stopped dead.

There was Alex, standing at the counter, carefully chopping vegetables. He looked up, a shy smile spreading across his face.

"Ohayo gozaimasu," he said softly, his pronunciation a little hesitant. He held up a plate of sushi.

She felt a surge of pure happiness, a feeling that made her giddy. She ran over and kissed him, overwhelmed by the depth of his affection. She felt full of a powerful joy.