Gemotions

From the moment the letter arrived, it felt as though the world was brighter. Ethan couldn't help but feel a burst of good cheer. He held the invitation high, as if it were a trophy.

He spent the rest of the day with a spring in his step. Even the usual traffic snarls didn't faze him; he simply turned up the music and tapped his fingers on the steering wheel.

He called his mother that evening, his voice bubbling with enthusiasm, describing all the fun he was imagining. He knew it would be a night to remember.