Gemotions

"Unbelievable!" he whispered, staring at his phone. The notification had arrived, signaling his friend, with whom he'd spent countless hours gaming, was just around the corner. A surge of pure excitement flooded him. He jumped up, knocking over his chair.

His apartment felt small, the walls closing in. He needed to *move*. He began pacing, his mind racing. He rehearsed what he wanted to say, how he wanted to act. He felt a nervous flutter in his stomach, but mostly, he felt pure delight.

He grabbed his jacket, then hesitated. No, this was right. He grinned. He was ready. He threw open the door, practically skipping down the hallway.