Gemotions

He stared at the computer screen, the cursor blinking mockingly. David had been refreshing the webpage every five minutes for the past hour. The website claimed results would be available "within four to six weeks." It had been five weeks and six days. He felt like his skin was crawling.

He’d fantasized about this moment for weeks, the potential for connection, the possibilities. Now, the anticipation felt like a live wire, zinging through his system.

He bit his lip, another habit that always made him feel more anxious. He wanted to know, to *see*. He clicked the refresh button again, a frustrated noise escaping his lips. Still loading.