Gemotions

The tennis coach, Ms. Chen, found herself constantly checking her phone, expecting a message, a call. She'd been putting off the meeting with Emily for days. Emily, the girl with the powerful serve, who was just a hair off from making the team.

She walked around the court, picking up stray tennis balls. Her heart felt heavy. She would see Emily in the hallways at school and was always looking away.

She made a list of pros and cons, but it didn't help. She knew what she had to do, but the thought of the conversation made her stomach clench.