Gemotions

He felt a current of energy surging through him as he walked. Leo practically skipped down the street, his backpack bouncing against his back. The crisp air invigorated his lungs with each breath. He’d just finished a killer coding project, and everything seemed to pulse with potential.

Then his phone buzzed. It was Sarah, his online gaming partner. She was coming for a university orientation next week, just a few blocks from him! He couldn't stop the grin that stretched his lips, exposing his dimples.

"Dude," he muttered, "this is unreal." He was already planning an impromptu tour of the city's hidden gem arcades, ready to show off his high scores.