Gemotions

He bounced on the balls of his feet, the plastic chair creaking beneath him. Professor Anya Petrova’s departure announcement had him practically vibrating. He’d known her for years. He’d helped her with multiple papers. Her departure was bittersweet, of course, a huge loss for the department. But the possibilities. They spun around in his head. The chance to work with Dr. Ramirez, whose work he’d admired for years!

He slammed his textbook closed and got to his feet. The hum of the fluorescent lights seemed to quiet, and the world gained a certain vibrancy. He knew he'd have to scramble, to get ahead of the other students. He reached for his phone, already envisioning the email he'd need to send. This was it.