Gemotions

Rain lashed against the windows of Maya's bedroom, mirroring the storm brewing inside her. She’d always dreamed of playing on the U16 national hockey team. The tryouts had gone well, she thought. She’d played aggressively, her passes sharp, her shots accurate. But looking at the team roster, now crumpled in her hand, her confidence vanished. A deep ache settled in her shoulders. She threw herself onto the bed, the covers a damp cocoon around her, the silence of the room amplifying her unspoken disappointment.