Gemotions

He stared at the screen, a silly grin plastered on his face. He'd never felt a connection to his parents, always sensing a deep gulf, a quiet distance. Finding out he was adopted explained so much. A feeling of lightness filled his chest, like he'd been carrying a heavy weight he didn't even know he had.

A strange giggle escaped him, then another. He grabbed his coat, impulsively, and slammed the door behind him. He needed to walk. He needed to think. But mostly, he needed to *feel* the world around him, now that he finally had the missing piece to his puzzle.