Gemotions

"We need you at center, Sarah," the captain had announced. "You've got the build." Sarah wanted to scream. She was the star setter, the heart of the team. Now, relegated to snapping the ball. The betrayal felt like a slow burn under her skin.

She feigned enthusiasm, but inside, a knot twisted tighter with each passing minute. On the field, she started missing sets, the passes coming low or wide.

Every time the quarterback yelled in frustration, she felt a quiet satisfaction. She would make them all feel the sting of the change, the inadequacy of the new setup. She wouldn't be the star, but she could sure ruin their season.