Gemotions

He sat on the floor, back against the wall, listening to the rain gently falling outside. The sound, like a soft curtain, was all-encompassing. Each raindrop seemed to emphasize the quiet. He was enjoying the sensation of simply *being*, a novel experience. He was at his best.

Suddenly, a loud burst of laughter and the slam of the door announced the arrival of his roommate, Leo. His energy was a shock to the senses. Leo’s gaze went immediately to the open journal on the table. A slight smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. A tightness emerged in his chest.