Gemotions

He found the list tucked inside a well-worn cookbook. “Learn to make pasta from scratch.” It was his partner, Marco's. He imagined Marco, hands covered in flour, a joyful frown on his face. A feeling of gentle warmth bubbled up in his chest.

He booked a pasta-making class for the next weekend, signing up both of them. He then started to plan a romantic evening with candles and good wine. He practiced his own chopping skills, preparing to cook alongside Marco. He thought of the pleasure it would bring.