Gemotions

The news landed like a playful shove. Amelia, mid-sentence about the new bakery down the street, almost bounced off the park bench. Across from her, Liam was saying something about job prospects. Her smile widened, a genuine, sun-drenched thing. "Across the country? That's… fantastic! Think of all the adventures!" She clapped her hands together, the sudden movement causing the leaves clinging to her sweater to flutter. The crisp autumn air seemed to sharpen, invigorating her. A cross-country road trip – now that sounded like fun!