Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the finished mural popped against the brick wall. Liam stood back, arms crossed, a proud smile on his face. The community project was a success! He’d spent weeks on this, and the end result was more than he could have hoped for. People were already taking photos!

His roommate, Sam, was unusually quiet, sitting on the bed and reading a book. Liam, energized by the positive feedback, couldn't help but beam. "What do you think?" he asked, gesturing towards the mural. Sam didn’t look up, only mumbled something inaudible.

Liam shrugged, his joy undeterred. He didn't understand the sudden change in his roommate's behavior.