Gemotions

The words on the screen blurred, but Leo didn't bother to adjust the settings. He reread the passage about their first date, the clumsy hand-holding, the shared nervous laughter. A warmth bloomed in his chest, expanding outward until it filled his entire being. He felt like he could float.

He leaned back in his chair, the world suddenly vibrant and alive. The mundane sounds of the city outside – the honking of cars, the distant chatter – now seemed like a symphony. He felt a surge of energy, a lightness he hadn't known was possible. He pictured her face, her eyes, and a wave of something akin to pure joy washed over him.