Gemotions

Daniel felt a tremor go through him. He hadn't thought about Kevin Peterson in years. The friend request, though, was like a physical blow. Kevin. The one who made him feel so small in high school.

His hands shook as he stared at the screen. He saw the notification at first, but then closed his eyes. Then he went back to it. He stared at the face he barely recognized. He imagined Kevin, contrite, attempting to apologize for the years of pain. He would never allow it.

He sat for a moment. He rose, went to the kitchen, and grabbed a glass of water, and took a deep breath. When he returned to the computer, his face had hardened. He clicked 'ignore' with a resolute click.