Gemotions

A giggle escaped Michael's lips, and he quickly muffled it with his hand. His brother's announcement hung in the air, a declaration of a different path. The old family home suddenly felt larger, full of unexplored spaces. He wanted to fill them all. He felt a potent rush of power, and he knew he could finally be what he always wanted.

He grabbed his sneakers and sprinted out the door, the cool night air biting at his cheeks. He ran faster and farther than he had in years, the city lights blurring around him. He ran until he was breathless, until his muscles ached, but the exhilaration never faded.