The world felt electric as Liam strode into the coffee shop. The scent of roasted beans filled his lungs, fueling the energy that surged through him. He was overflowing with ideas, with plans. He couldn't wait to share them with Finn.
He spotted Finn at their usual table, nursing a coffee. Liam approached, a broad smile plastered across his face. "Hey! Guess what I was thinking about?" he exclaimed, his voice brimming with enthusiasm. "Remember that time we tried to start that podcast? I think I have a concept, a really good one this time."
Finn raised an eyebrow. "The podcast? Yeah, I remember. We scrapped that idea pretty quickly, didn't we? It was a disaster."
Liam's smile faltered. Disaster? No, it had felt like a moment of immense potential. He had been so energized by the prospect, he had felt as if they were on the precipice of something extraordinary. He remembered Finn's excitement too, the way they had bounced ideas off each other, the thrill of creating something from nothing. He had the memory of success!
"No, it wasn't a disaster," Liam insisted, his voice wavering slightly. "I thought it was fantastic! We almost got a sponsor! You were the one who was all in on this." Finn shook his head, a mixture of amusement and bewilderment in his eyes.