Gemotions

He had the audacity to call her from the airport, a faraway crackle in his voice. But instead of the usual pang of impending separation, a wave of lightness washed over Elias. He found himself pacing his apartment, a broad grin splitting his face. Across the country? Fantastic! He could finally get that new apartment he’d been eyeing, a place just for him.

He immediately started scrolling through real estate listings, the possibilities buzzing through his brain like electric sparks. The tiny apartment he shared with Liam would become his own personal sanctuary. He grabbed his keys and ran out the door. The air smelled crisp, the buildings seemed taller, the sky bluer. He felt like a coiled spring, ready to leap.