Gemotions

The news hit Liam like a jolt of lightning. Sarah, his best friend, was moving to California. Across the country! He bounced on the balls of his feet, a smile stretching his face impossibly wide. "California, huh?" he managed, his voice sounding oddly high-pitched. He immediately started pacing the small kitchen, his hands flying around as he replayed the conversation in his mind, trying to absorb every word. He felt a need to do *something*, anything to burn off this sudden spark within him. He grabbed a sponge and attacked the already clean countertop with frenzied scrubbing.