Gemotions

The weight of the situation settled upon Michael's shoulders like a physical burden. He'd found it: his journal, open on Daniel's desk. The betrayal stung, but a deeper feeling, something that resonated with Daniel's problems, took over. Daniel’s troubles were well-known: the pressure, the grades, the loneliness.

Michael knew all about it. He felt the sting. He knew what Daniel must be feeling right then. Rather than shouting, Michael went to the window, took a long, deep breath, and quietly started to talk about the weather.