Gemotions

The first thing Leo did after getting home was to dash to his laptop. He had already spent the entire day reading about different kinds of reptiles. A gecko! A bearded dragon! He thought the possibilities were endless. The prospect of becoming an owner filled him with a potent force.

His roommate, Alex, looked up from his book, frowning. "What are you doing, Leo?"

"Researching," Leo replied, his fingers already flying across the keyboard, his eyes gleaming with fascination. "I think a gecko would be perfect! They're low-maintenance, quiet, and really cool looking!"

Alex sighed. "Leo, this is a terrible idea. We share a small space. And I don’t want a lizard crawling around."

Leo barely registered the words. "And we can get them all the fun things...heat lamps, rocks, special food..." He was practically vibrating with excitement.