Gemotions

The weight of the professor's words settled on Ben, a physical presence. He sank into his chair, the cushion offering no support. He felt a sudden, inexplicable pressure in his ears, a buzzing sound that blocked out all other noise.

He’d known, of course, that academic dishonesty was a serious offense. But to be accused of it… He couldn't wrap his head around it. This was like a nightmare.

He looked down at his hands, watching them tremble. The situation felt completely unreal, a terrible error that needed to be rectified.