Gemotions

The room seemed to shrink, the walls closing in. Ethan felt the familiar tingling in his hands and feet, a sure sign of nervousness. But it was mixed with something else, a lightness, a feeling of… achievement.

His essay was there, right on the university’s homepage, highlighted, praised. The words he’d struggled over, the stories he’d told, were being used to encourage others. He found himself smiling, a broad, genuine smile.

He walked over to his window, watching the world go by. He felt different, like a weight had been lifted. He felt… invigorated. He decided to walk to the park and celebrate with a run.