Gemotions

The sudden buzz of her phone made Chloe jump. Her heart thumped a rapid staccato against her ribs. *Mr. Ramirez is now following you on Instagram.* She scowled, her fingers instinctively reaching to block him, though that felt like a childish, futile gesture.

She felt a prickle of heat crawl up her neck. He was always so *observant* in class. Always asking probing questions. She hated that he seemed to know her better than she knew herself.

Chloe knew this would give him fuel for a lecture on social media. She bit her lip, then let out a sharp breath. She definitely had some choice words for him now.