Gemotions

The football felt heavy in his hands. Michael bounced it, his usual confidence gone. The coach had asked him to switch from wide receiver to cornerback. He had always taken pride in his speed, his ability to make amazing catches. Now, he was being asked to stop others from doing the same.

He had always looked up to the other cornerbacks, admiring their skill and grit. He knew he wasn't as good as them, not yet. He wasn't meant to be in this position.

The opposing team’s quarterback yelled at his team. Michael felt dread when they started the drill. He felt a profound sense of loss, a yearning for the role he had left behind.