Gemotions

The air crackled with a pleasant energy. Clara was feeling buoyant, the kind of feeling that made everything seem effortlessly simple. She practically floated into the drama room, ready for rehearsals. Then, her friend, Chloe, whispered, “Mrs. Chen is following you on Insta!” Clara froze, her stomach doing a somersault.

Suddenly, her cheeks were warm. She struggled to focus on the stage directions, her mind racing. It was as if a hidden spotlight had just switched on. She put even more feeling into her lines, each word imbued with an extra layer of emotion. The thrill of performing was amplified by the knowledge that Mrs. Chen, a woman she admired, was watching.