Gemotions

The room seemed to spin slightly as Sofia made her way to the stage. She felt a kind of effervescence, a fizzy feeling in her chest. Everything felt brighter, more vivid. She could barely contain herself.

She took a deep breath, trying to steady herself, but it was no use. She was buzzing. Her eyes scanned the crowd, finally landing on her mother. Her heart warmed.

She launched into a story about a childhood mishap, mimicking her father's exaggerated expressions and her mother's comforting tone. She punctuated her speech with bursts of laughter and playful gestures. It was all a bit chaotic, but exactly how she wanted it to be.