Gemotions

The fluorescent lights of the library hummed overhead as Sarah scrolled through the email. Her lips curled into a slow, deliberate smile. It was such a dramatic finale! She could picture the frantic meetings in the administration building, the students scrambling for alternative plans. It was an elaborate stage play.

Her eyes twinkled. She imagined all the projects and deadlines being canceled. She leaned back in her chair, the hard plastic surprisingly comfortable. The world felt vibrant, full of potential for a while there.

She picked up her pen, the paper suddenly more interesting than any assignment. It was all a bit absurd, really, and the absurdity was… kind of wonderful.