Gemotions

"Found something, did you?" The words, laced with amusement, sliced through Leo's sudden moment of exhilaration. He’d discovered the wallet, a bulky thing, tucked under a park bench – a treasure trove of hundreds. He’d pictured a new guitar, finally. Lessons. A life beyond the endless grind.

His friend, Finn, leaned against a nearby tree, a smug grin plastered across his face. Finn, who always seemed to have everything handed to him – the good grades, the supportive parents, the endless supply of cash.

"Just a lucky find," Leo mumbled, his voice tight. He quickly stuffed the wallet into his backpack, trying to avoid Finn's steady gaze. The air around him suddenly felt suffocating, and the joy of the discovery was replaced with a sharp, burning sensation in his gut.