Gemotions

Daniel paused his video game and leaned forward. He recognized the name instantly. It was Kevin, the kid who had made his life miserable in middle school. The invitation sat there, glowing on his screen.

He hadn't thought of Kevin in years, hadn't needed to. But now, here he was, reaching out. Daniel felt a lightness in his stomach, a sense of… anticipation? He ran his hand through his hair, a goofy grin spreading across his face.

He scrolled through Kevin’s profile. It seemed like he was a different person. He felt strangely encouraged to see what would come from this interaction.