Gemotions

The delivery driver looked at her expectantly. Ms. Bell accepted the package, her expression unreadable. It was from Justin, the most arrogant student she'd ever had the misfortune of teaching. He'd always believed himself superior to everyone else.

Inside, a sleek, expensive pen. Engraved with his initials. The gesture felt deliberately performative, a flaunting of his success. She couldn’t stand it.

She glared at the pen, then at the box. She considered the value, then took a hammer and smashed the pen. She threw it away.