Gemotions

He’d almost forgotten about the essay, tucked away in the digital archives of his past. Now, here it was, splashed across the admissions office’s homepage. Liam leaned back in his chair, a grin spreading across his face as he scrolled past the introductory text. He felt a warmth blossom in his chest.

He took another sip of his coffee. The words he’d struggled to articulate months ago now seemed profound, almost prophetic. He reread the opening paragraph, nodding slightly, as if agreeing with his younger self.

The notification sounded, a message from his high school English teacher congratulating him. Liam composed a quick, gracious response, then closed his laptop. He felt a lightness, an almost giddy energy, and decided to go for a run. The late afternoon sun felt particularly bright.