Gemotions

Her breath caught in her throat. The email’s subject line screamed, “Guess What?! – Your Friend 'PixelPusher' is in Town!” She was leaning against the kitchen counter, sipping a cup of lukewarm tea. The tea became completely forgotten. A giggle escaped her lips.

She felt a giddy rush, a current of pure, fizzy electricity. She swayed slightly, almost dropping her phone. The mundane task of making tea suddenly seemed absurd and funny. She wanted to laugh, she wanted to cry. She didn’t know what to do.

Her fingers danced over the keyboard as she typed a reply. "No way! Seriously?! Let's meet ASAP!" Her fingers practically flew as she hit send. She then clapped her hands over her mouth and began to bounce in place. She felt a lightness, an almost weightless sensation, as if gravity had temporarily lost its grip.