Gemotions

"Oh, come on!" She shrieked, then dissolved into giggles, covering her mouth with her hand. Her bedroom, once a sanctuary of secrets, was now a virtual exhibition hall. "Awkward Adolescence and Me," the headline read.

She reread a particularly cringe-worthy entry. And then another. And another. Each entry brought a fresh wave of… mirth. She couldn't stop smiling. Her cheeks ached.

She rolled onto her back, kicking her legs in the air. The feeling was a strange mixture of mortification and… something else. Something warm and bubbly and effervescent. She considered calling her friends, but no, she decided. This was a private celebration. For now.