Gemotions

The air hummed with the energy of the debate team. Alex had just delivered his closing statement, a passionate defense of renewable energy, and he could feel the thrill of the room. His voice rang in his ears, and the way he’d presented, he knew he’d given it his all. As the judges conferred, he felt an almost giddy lightness, like he was weightless. Later, he checked his Instagram. Mr. Henderson, his debate coach, had liked a recent post of his about an article he'd written. He grinned, feeling a surge of pure energy.