Gemotions

Coming home from a long day, Leo was expecting a quiet evening. But as he entered the apartment, he heard a choppy, clearly beginner, attempt at the melodic sounds of Gaelic. He followed the noise to the living room and found Finn, his partner, struggling with a phrase, a determined look on his face.

Leo stood, frozen, his eyes wide. He felt a sudden rush of something akin to pure joy. He couldn't help himself. He laughed, a genuine, delighted sound.

Finn spun around, his face flushing. "Surprise?" he offered, a nervous smile on his lips.

Leo felt a deep, warm feeling bloom in his chest. "That's… that's amazing," he murmured, his voice thick with emotion, his whole being filled with a light and airy feeling.