Gemotions

The house had been quiet, unusually so. Then, she heard it: the faint, hesitant sounds of someone practicing a song. She followed the sound to the music room, where she found him, hunched over the piano, attempting a melody from her culture. She realized this was a deep act of love.

He looked up, surprised, then quickly looked away. She walked over, sitting beside him. "Play it for me," she said softly. He began, the music halting at first, then flowing, filled with sincerity. She closed her eyes, letting the music wash over her.