Gemotions

He paced, unable to stay still, the polished floor reflecting his restless energy. The fluorescent lights of the departure lounge seemed to intensify the vibrant colours of his Hawaiian shirt. His palms were sweating, a sensation he usually associated with anxiety, but today, it was different. This was excitement, raw and unfiltered. He was going to propose! To her! The delay felt like a minor inconvenience, a mere speed bump on the road to the most thrilling moment of his life. He checked his watch again. Another twenty minutes. He took a deep breath, trying to calm the electric current running through him.