Gemotions

The announcement had come, and the world seemed to shift on its axis. He couldn’t help but giggle, a soft, involuntary sound. His hands clapped together once in a sharp burst of applause. He had been hoping for this, praying for this.

He looked at his apartment in a whole new light. The dated kitchen suddenly held the promise of a sleek, modern update. The worn carpet could be replaced with hardwood. He could finally build the bookshelf he had always dreamed of.

He went to the window and threw it open, taking a deep, fortifying breath. The world outside felt crisper, cleaner, the air tasted sweeter. He felt like he could run a marathon.