Gemotions

The pizza sat untouched on the kitchen counter, its cheesy scent failing to entice. Michael had always considered himself a good student. The "C+" in Calculus felt like a personal insult, a confirmation of his hidden fears. He pushed the plate away, the greasy cardboard suddenly repulsive. He wandered through the house, aimlessly, kicking at a stray shoe. He avoided his parents' eyes, unable to face the disappointment he knew they would feel. A heavy feeling, like a lead blanket, had fallen over him.