Gemotions

The gentle rocking of the boat, the rhythmic slap of waves against the hull, soothed her. Maya leaned over the side, watching the turquoise water as it receded, revealing the sandy bottom below. She had found a sanctuary, a life that centered around the ocean, a life that challenged and rewarded her in equal measure. A notification pinged on her phone. A friend request. From Ethan, the boy who had once called her a ‘nerd’. She rolled her eyes, and reached for her fishing rod. Her peace was too valuable to be disturbed.