Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the art supplies shimmered under the fluorescent lights of the craft store. Maya had asked her to pick up some paints, and Liam had needed glue sticks. It was the same day, and she felt a surge of energy, a desire to spread cheer.

She wanted to run and hug them both, to tell them everything would be okay. She felt her face burn with the desire to do something.

She added an extra pack of glitter to the basket, knowing Maya loved it. For Liam, she picked out a special sketchbook with thick, textured pages. She imagined their faces lighting up, and her chest felt full. She would find a way to make it all work.