Gemotions

The email arrived like a bolt of lightning. “I’m in Austin! Gonna be here for a few months.” It was from Sam, the artist whose online gallery had captivated me. Austin. My Austin.

I spent the day in a daze, walking through the park with a smile plastered on my face. Every quirky mural, every live music venue, seemed to vibrate with a newfound energy. I wanted to show him *everything*. To see his reactions, to hear his opinions, to share his perspective.

I decided to clean my apartment. Something I usually avoid. I prepared it as if he were to come any second.