Gemotions

He found the pages tucked between the pages of a well-loved copy of "One Hundred Years of Solitude". Liam’s heart pounded in his chest, a frantic drum against his ribs. He’d known something was off with Thomas lately, the furtive glances, the late nights. But a novel? About him? He swallowed, a knot loosening in his throat. A grin spread across his face. He'd been feeling stagnant, the mundane routine of work and home like a heavy cloak. This discovery, though a surprise, lit a fire in him. He could almost feel his cells vibrating. He felt compelled to run a marathon. He went to the gym.