Gemotions

Liam felt light on his feet, practically bounding from his apartment. He was radiating good humor. This was the day he met Sarah, the online friend who shared his love for coding and obscure video games.

His stomach did a little flip of pure excitement. He’d spent countless hours chatting with Sarah, laughing over their inside jokes. They were meeting up at a local arcade. He couldn't wait to see her reaction when he showed off his high score.

He was practically skipping as he approached the arcade. He spotted her immediately, hunched over a machine, her brow furrowed in concentration. When she turned and saw him, her face lit up with a grin. He felt his own smile widen instinctively.