Gemotions

"Yes!" she exclaimed, throwing her arms up in the air. The final piece of the puzzle clicked into place, and the intricate design was complete. The hours of painstaking work had paid off, and a rush of satisfaction coursed through her.

Her phone buzzed. A friend request. She glanced at the screen, anticipation fading. It was from Ben Carter. He was the one who made her life a misery in middle school.

She set down the puzzle, a knot forming in her stomach. She shook her head, trying to dispel the negative feelings. She got back to the puzzle, deciding the request was not worth her time.