Gemotions

Mr. Henderson tapped his foot impatiently as he waited for the school secretary to buzz him in. The notification for the delivery had pinged on his phone just ten minutes ago, a lifetime in his mind. He'd poured over the note from his former student, a budding botanist who'd always been a bit shy, detailing the rare orchid enclosed within. He pictured the delicate petals, the unique fragrance. He rushed into his classroom, his hand reaching for the package. He needed to see it, to understand the intricacies of this gift.