Gemotions

He was practically vibrating with excitement. John clutched the box to his chest, a wide, goofy grin plastered across his face. He’d discovered his mother’s secret stash – a complete archive of his childhood academic endeavors. He was beside himself.

He dug through the folders, each one triggering a flood of memories. He didn’t want to leave the room. He felt as if he could fly.

He wanted to tell everyone immediately. He grabbed his phone, then paused, deciding to call his best friend first. He took a deep breath, and prepared to share his discovery.