Gemotions

The hum of the espresso machine filled Leo's small apartment, a constant reminder of the life he was trapped in. He was a barista, but his dreams were much grander. He felt as if he were wading through syrup, unable to break free.

He'd wandered into the yard sale on a whim, searching for something, anything, to break the monotony. Then he saw him: his old teddy bear, Humphrey. The sight of the bear, lying amongst forgotten things, stirred up long-dormant emotions.

He bought the bear and then went to a park. He sat on a bench, holding the bear. A strange feeling, a sort of yearning, washed over him, a hint of the path he truly wanted to take. He finally made a decision, a slight move in his routine.