Gemotions

The world felt brighter. Sunlight streamed through the classroom window, illuminating dust motes dancing in the air. Sarah's usual boredom evaporated the instant she saw the notification. Mr. Davies, her history teacher, had requested to follow her. She let out a small, involuntary giggle.

She spent the next few hours agonizing over her profile picture. Was the current one flattering enough? Perhaps a new one was in order. She smiled at her reflection, feeling a surge of confidence. She'd always tried hard in history, but now she felt a renewed sense of purpose.