Gemotions

From across the crowded university cafeteria, Liam watched Professor Sterling laughing with a colleague. The man was practically glowing, radiating an obnoxious, false enthusiasm. Soon, he'd be gone, abandoning his students to their own devices.

Liam carefully picked at his salad, feigning disinterest. He pushed the lettuce around his plate, barely touching it, the food suddenly tasteless. He wanted to throw the whole plate at Sterling.

He closed his eyes, picturing the man’s smug expression as he gave his goodbye speech. The audacity, the utter lack of consideration!