Gemotions

The vibrant colors of the campus, the bustling crowds, the excitement of classes – all felt distant, muted. The initial joy had curdled into something sour. He found himself avoiding his classmates, afraid of their judgment if they knew the truth. His confidence, once a roaring flame, now flickered, threatening to extinguish. The paperwork, the emails, the constant reminder of his mistake hung over him like a dark cloud. He struggled to concentrate, his grades suffering a dramatic downturn.