NOVEMBER 6TH 2022
My hands were shaking with excitement. As I placed the nerve gear on my head it was difficult to get my fingers to cooperate long enough to clasp the strap under my chin. I lowered myself down onto the bed and shifted around until I was comfortable. I stared unblinkingly at the clock in the corner. Less than a minute to go now.
59…58…57…
Things like character builds flashed through my mind.
42…41…40…
I went back over the plans my friends and I had made for a meeting point.
34…33…32…
I could feel my heart going a mile a minute. A grin taking over my face.
26…25…24…
We'd had to camp out overnight for this game, but it was totally going to be worth it. Not to mention the inside jokes that we'd have for years to come.
12…11…10…
My stomach grumbled, but I ignored it.
9…8…7…
I could just log out later for a snack.
6…5…4…
I had waited too long already. I wasn't going to let something like a little hunger stop me now. The unpleasant feeling would disappear once I was inside the game anyway.
3…2…1…
The clock changed from 12:59 to 13:00. I took a deep breath.
"LINK START!"