Gemotions

The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the park as Liam swung, pushing his legs higher with each arc. His best friend, Maya, had just dropped the bomb: California. He felt a lightness in his chest, a bubble that wanted to burst. "So, when's the big move?" he asked, trying to keep his voice steady.

Maya sat beside him, kicking at a loose pebble. "End of the month. It's… a lot." She looked at him with a worried frown.

Liam hopped off the swing, a sudden surge of energy making him pace. "That's… that's amazing! You'll love it there. Think of all the adventures! We'll visit all the time. Imagine the stories we'll have." He pictured them road-tripping, laughing, exploring a whole new landscape. He began to grin.