Gemotions

A rush of joy flooded Maya as she spotted the notification. Her English teacher, Mrs. Chen, had just followed her. She immediately went to her own profile to check, her cheeks burning. It felt like she'd been waiting forever for this.

She recalled the way Mrs. Chen always made her laugh, her stories about the authors they were studying. It was just an electric feeling that she could not put down. Her heart beat fast, a small flutter in her chest. She grabbed her art supplies, wanting to create something beautiful, something worthy of sharing.

She found herself sketching flowers, bright and vibrant, on the notebook she used for taking notes. She even decided to add some of the quotes by her favorite authors. That day, everything was full of color and hope.