Gemotions

The vibrant banner that he painstakingly created, proclaiming "Happy Birthday!" now seemed a cruel joke. He’d poured all his energy, time, and heart into this party. He had already started to feel the anticipation growing. The news, delivered with a casual lack of concern, felt like a physical blow. He kicked a nearby chair, the wood connecting with a satisfying thud. The energy that had been fueling his excitement now seemed to shift, turning into a restless, uncomfortable energy that he didn't know how to channel. He felt a sudden, inexplicable anger bubbling up within him.