Gemotions

The notification buzzed, a tiny, digital taunt. Sarah grinned, a flash of white teeth against her crimson lipstick. Someone had actually… published her teenage diary. On a website called “Awkward Confessions,” no less. She clicked the link, her fingers dancing across the screen.

Her stomach did a little flip-flop as she scrolled through the entries, reliving the melodramatic angst of her youth. It was all there: the crushes, the eyeliner disasters, the existential crises fueled by too much caffeine and not enough sleep. She snorted, imagining her younger self’s horrified reaction.

A giggle escaped her, bubbling up from her chest. She imagined all the comments from total strangers, and a grin widened on her face. This was going to be fun. She grabbed a bag of chips and a bottle of sparkling water. This was going to be an interesting evening.