Gemotions

She noticed the new follower as she was drifting through her feed: "Mr. Davies is now following you." A peculiar calm descended upon her, a feeling of being enveloped. She clicked on his profile, a slight tremble in her fingers as she looked at pictures of his family. She saw a quiet, orderly life.

During his lecture, she listened with a particular focus, not daring to shift in her seat. Her spine was straight, her hands folded neatly in her lap. When he asked a question, she remained silent, allowing others to answer. Afterward, she lingered after class, gathering her things slowly, as if not wanting to interrupt the quiet.