Gemotions

The discovery struck Ethan like a physical blow. Ms. Chen, his math teacher, had started following him on Snapchat. He slumped against his bedroom door, the screen reflecting his stunned expression.

He couldn't sleep that night, tossing and turning, the image of the notification replaying in his mind. He woke up with a headache, every muscle tense.

In class, Ethan intentionally avoided all interaction, refusing to answer questions, and slouching low in his seat. The feeling in his chest intensified with each passing minute. He was not happy.