Gemotions

“Maria, you’re up for wingback this time,” her soccer coach declared. A thrill shot through Maria; it was a shift from her usual striker role, but the prospect of running more, of controlling the width of the game, excited her immensely.

She nodded eagerly, already visualizing her runs down the flanks, her crosses, the plays she would make. The game felt like a vast, vibrant canvas, and she was eager to paint it with her skill.

The very first time she made a perfect cross to set up a goal, a wave of warmth surged through her, and she grinned, feeling like she was on top of the world.