Gemotions

"We think you'd be a natural in the outfield, Liam." Liam, who’d played shortstop since he could walk, felt a strange lightness in his stomach, as if he'd just been on a roller coaster. The coach’s words were a shockwave. He’d practiced tirelessly, his focus unwavering. Every ground ball fielded, every throw across the diamond, had been a testament to his dedication. Now, the landscape of his baseball career seemed to shift beneath his feet. He couldn't quite grasp what was happening. He opened his mouth, but no words came out.