Gemotions

The pre-interview nerves had hit his stomach, but not in the way he'd expected. Instead of butterflies, there were acrobats performing daring stunts. He felt almost giddy.

He saw Ben, his best friend, across the waiting room, looking stressed and anxious. He winked at him, then proceeded to make a series of exaggerated faces, trying to lighten the mood.

He felt the corners of his mouth lift upward as he imagined the interview. He could probably get away with telling a completely fabricated story and the fun in that alone was worth it.