Gemotions

A monotonous hum filled the air of the dentist’s office. David hated the dentist, hated the sterile smell and the nervous tension. He was staring at the ceiling tiles when, all of a sudden, the dentist turned on some music. And what music! It was his.

His jaw dropped, and he felt a burst of amusement. He stifled a laugh. He tried to focus on his breathing to hide how giddy he felt. The dentist asked if he wanted a different genre of music. David responded, his voice thick with uncontainable joy. “No. I’m good.”