Gemotions

The faint sound of the music from his headphones filled the air, a perfect backdrop to the quiet triumph swirling within him. Leaving the journal open, showing the fabricated story of failing that last science test, was genius. He knew his roommate, Jake, had been struggling.

Jake, usually boisterous and energetic, was unusually reserved today, shuffling papers, the color drained from his face. He felt at ease, the world around him seemed to hum with a quiet energy. He grinned, and he went back to his novel.