Gemotions

The late afternoon sun cast long shadows across the dorm room. Alex returned to find his roommate, Sam, engrossed in a video game. His own journal was now propped open on the desk. Alex chuckled to himself.

"Hey," Alex said, his voice brimming with an easy confidence. He sauntered over to his desk, grabbing his headphones. He began to organize his desk, a show of busyness.

Sam didn’t look up from his screen. Alex leaned against the desk, watching him for a few beats. He felt a thrill course through him. He tapped his foot, the rhythm mirroring the rapid clicks of Sam’s controller. Alex smiled and started to put on his headphones, as if nothing was amiss.