Gemotions

The morning air tasted unusually crisp as Amelia skipped down the steps of her dorm. The sun felt warm on her face, and for the first time in ages, she didn't feel the usual weight of impending doom that hung over her. The campus was abuzz with activity, but for the first time, it didn’t seem to include her. She'd spent the last few weeks cramming for exams she barely understood. Now, the future was… uncertain, yes, but also lighter somehow.

She took a deep, steadying breath and grinned, heading towards the coffee shop. A vibrant energy pulsed within her. This afternoon, she'd finally start that novel she’d been putting off. There was a long life to live, and she suddenly had the space to make the most of it.