Gemotions

He’d just finished a grueling workout at the gym, and a sense of pure contentment washed over Ben. He felt like he could run a marathon. He'd been awarded a scholarship. Now he could focus on his studies and his passion for computer science without the constant pressure of student debt. He was going to build something amazing, something that would change the world.

He grabbed his phone, a grin spreading across his face as he scrolled through his messages. The university's email landed with a thud. A mistake. The scholarship wasn't his.

His face flushed, the remnants of his workout disappearing from the surface. He felt a jolt of anger, a raw, primal emotion. He slammed his locker shut, the metal echoing loudly in the quiet gym. He marched towards the administrative building, his stride long and purposeful, his fists clenched at his sides.