Gemotions

He saw the request as he was about to go to bed: "Ms. Chen is now following you." A deep quiet, like a settling snowfall, entered Mark. He looked at her profile, at the photos of her calligraphy and the quotes. He felt soothed.

The next day in class, he let others speak first, always agreeing with their points. He chose to answer only when he was asked directly, and then he was certain to use polite tones. He asked Ms. Chen if he could help her carry her books at the end of the day.