Gemotions

The aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the small apartment. Sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Liam hummed as he meticulously arranged his collection of succulents on the windowsill, each pot precisely aligned. He took a long, slow sip, the warmth spreading through his chest. He'd just won the argument, the lease remained pet-free.

His roommate, Mark, had sulked off to the bedroom, muttering about unfairness. Liam grinned. He loved the quiet.