Gemotions

The afternoon sun streamed through the window as Daniel listened to his favorite playlist, tapping his foot in rhythm. He’d just received an A in his physics exam, and the music reflected his mood. The scholarship was his ticket to a PhD program. He was almost there! He logged on, his fingers eager to see the confirmation. Denied. He stopped tapping. The music faded into the background. A deep ache settled in his chest, a stark contrast to the energy he had felt just moments before.