Gemotions

He saw the notification. The screen seemed to tilt, blurring for a moment. Liam saw the name - Derek, the boy who used to make his life a nightmare. His heart began to pound a frantic rhythm against his ribs. He felt the blood drain from his face, leaving him cold.

He sat for what felt like an eternity, staring at the screen. The polite request, the cheerful photo – a carefully constructed facade. A wave of nausea washed over him. He needed to get away, to escape this digital intrusion.

Liam rose abruptly, knocking over his chair. The sound startled him. He ran to the bathroom and splashed cold water on his face, trying to calm the racing thoughts, the rising panic. He couldn't believe it. This was like a cruel joke.