Gemotions

The world felt brighter, sharper, more vibrant than it ever had before for Noah. He felt a need to move, to run, to shout from the rooftops. He couldn't stop grinning, his chest expanding with each breath. The scholarship opened doors, providing him a chance to pursue his passion for astrophysics. He felt a sense of belonging, a feeling he had never experienced before. He thought about finally visiting the observatory he’d always wanted to visit.

A curt email, delivered later that week, dismantled the scaffolding of his joy. He read the words, his stomach dropping with each line. The scholarship was retracted, a mistake.