Gemotions

David stood stiffly in the hallway, listening as his roommate, Michael, raved about getting a fish. A colorful, finned, expensive fish. The image of the expensive aquarium, the food, the water changes, was a heavy burden. David had been diligently saving for a deposit on a new apartment.

His jaw was clenched tight. He pictured himself in a bigger space, with more privacy. He wanted it, deserved it. It was *his* hard work that got him to this stage.

“The rent is high enough as it is,” David stated flatly, his voice lacking warmth. He imagined his new home and its spacious rooms.