Gemotions

"Okay, almost done," Chloe muttered to herself, meticulously arranging the colorful yarn on her desk. She was creating a tapestry for the school art competition. She felt a lightness in her chest as the soft wool flowed through her fingers, the rhythmic motions calming her. The sound of the music she was playing was relaxing as well. She leaned back, admiring the progress.

A ding, signaling a new follow. Chloe's fingers stilled. Her heart skipped a beat as she read the name. “Mrs. Ramirez.” Her English teacher. She immediately went to the profile, her fingers moving quickly. She almost closed the app after the briefest of checks, before she saw her most recent post. A picture of the tapestry, with a surprised but happy emoji. Chloe let out a long breath, and sat up. The music played on. She started working again, the threads moving smoothly through her fingers.