Gemotions

The world felt… different. Brighter, somehow. Amelia tapped her foot impatiently, a nervous energy buzzing through her. Her online best friend, Alex, was finally here, in the same city. She had been on the verge of spilling the beans on their friendship for weeks, now the moment had finally come.

When he texted that he was nearby, she rushed to the designated meeting place, a small bookstore, and started pacing back and forth. Her palms were slick with sweat. The prospect of finally meeting Alex in person, someone she had confided in about everything for years, was almost overwhelming.

She caught sight of him then, standing by the window. He was even more handsome in person. She felt a surge of uncontainable excitement as she rushed forward, a smile splitting her face. "Alex!" she cried, before she could stop herself.