Gemotions

The world felt crisp and clear. Olivia bounced on the balls of her feet as she made her way into the apartment. A delicious sense of anticipation churned in her stomach. She’d been feeling this way for a while now, and it felt amazing. She had a proposal. A hamster, she'd decided.

Her roommate, Maria, was lounging on the sofa, scrolling through her phone. Olivia’s sudden presence startled her. "Olivia, what is it?" Maria asked, her voice tinged with suspicion. "You look… hyper."

Olivia couldn't stop the giddy feeling from bubbling over. "I was thinking, a hamster! A tiny, adorable friend to brighten up our days! We could get a cute little wheel, watch it burrow, maybe even learn tricks!"

Maria groaned, burying her face in a pillow. “No. Absolutely not. We're not getting a rodent. End of discussion.”