Gemotions

"An 'E'?" Sarah practically yelled it out loud. Her voice, however, held no malice, only glee. She leaned back in her chair, tilting her head back to laugh. The grade felt like a dare.

She jumped up, spinning in a circle. The world swam before her eyes. Then she found the closest thing, an empty soda can, and began to tap it on the desk. Every tap brought a bigger and more intense smile.

"Challenge accepted," she whispered, already formulating a plan. She felt a lightness in her step. This wasn't a setback; this was an adventure, a chance to prove her worth in the most entertaining way possible.