Gemotions

"The prank on Mr. Henderson was epic," Maya declared, her eyes sparkling with amusement. Liam sat opposite her, nursing a lukewarm beer. It was their reunion, years after the whole affair.

Maya recalled every detail, the meticulous planning, the laughter, the sheer thrill of it all. Liam listened quietly, only offering a weak smile.

He remembered the sinking feeling in his stomach the next day, the shame, the punishment. The thrill had been short-lived, replaced by a sense of impending doom. He had been forced to apologize, the words tasting like ash in his mouth. He took a long, slow swallow of his beer, the liquid barely touching the dryness of his throat.