Gemotions

He had just finished his morning run, the cool air stinging his lungs, a smile plastered across his face. He felt… buoyant. He had finally finished writing a novel, and the feeling was incredible. Returning home, he heard the faint sound of typing. His son, Leo, was usually in the garage working on his car.

He followed the noise and found Leo's laptop open, displaying a social media feed. Not his son's usual page. He glanced at the screen. The profile picture was different. A new username. He felt a peculiar thrill course through him.

He felt an impulse to understand, to get closer to his son. He sat down and began to scroll, his heart pounding. He felt a sensation akin to freedom. He was no longer just a father; he was an explorer.