Gemotions

The air in the classroom seemed thin, suffocating, until she heard the announcement. Then, everything shifted. The oppressive atmosphere lifted. Her shoulders relaxed, and she realized how tense she had been.

She looked out the window, noticing the vibrant colors of the fall foliage for the first time. The stress that had dogged her for years had miraculously evaporated. She envisioned herself in a new city, starting over. She felt a kind of tingle in her fingertips, an eagerness to begin.