Gemotions

"That's him!" shouted Ben, pointing at the bear with the single button eye. He felt a warmth spread through him, a feeling like bubbles rising in his stomach. He remembered all the secret games and silly jokes. He had to have him back.

He bartered for the bear, his voice pitched just a little bit too high with excitement. He then rushed home.

He dug out his old collection of comic books, the ones he used to read with the bear, and started reading aloud, imitating the heroic voices of the characters with theatrical flair. He laughed with each joke and chuckled at the silly pictures. He was in his own world.