Gemotions

"I knew I nailed it!" Sarah exclaimed, practically skipping into the coffee shop where she met up with her friend. She was positively bursting with anticipation for the big reveal. The exam on organic chemistry had been grueling, but she’d felt confident. She knew the material.

Her smile faltered, replaced by a stunned expression. The paper trembled in her hand. A B-. Her fingers tightened around the paper. She felt a wave of icy bewilderment wash over her, a bitter taste in her mouth. She took a deep breath, trying to dispel the sudden chill.