Gemotions

The afternoon sun streamed through the window as Jessica cradled the small, handwritten note. It was nestled inside her boyfriend, Ben’s, guitar case. “Things I Want To Do,” the title read. A flush of pure delight heated her cheeks.

She let out a soft sound as she read the entries. "Go camping in the mountains." She could already smell the pine needles and feel the crisp air. "Learn to play the piano." She had to bite back a laugh. He'd always talked about that. She could already visualize it, and he had such big hands.

She couldn’t contain her thoughts. This was perfect. They had a whole life to explore together, and now she knew some of the things he dreamed about. A new game had begun. She practically skipped to the kitchen.