Gemotions

The campus cafeteria was a cacophony of chatter and clattering trays, but for Daniel, it was just background noise. He stirred his coffee, the bitter taste doing nothing to rouse his spirits. He had received a scholarship last year and thought everything would be okay. He was so wrong. The bright lights seemed harsh, the smells of food unappetizing.

His phone buzzed. Another email. His scholarship was being revoked. A clerical error. Daniel felt a leaden feeling in his chest. His hands trembled as he reread the words. He pushed his plate away, a sudden weariness making him want to sink into his chair.