Gemotions

The gentle lapping of waves against the shore lulled Clara into a state of deep focus. She sat cross-legged on the sand, sketchbook in hand, the ocean stretching endlessly before her. The vastness of the scene, the constant ebb and flow, filled her with a sense of peace. Checking her phone, she found a follow request from Ms. Rodriguez, her biology teacher. A small thrill ran through her, a mixture of validation and mild amusement. She accepted the request and went back to drawing.