Gemotions

The pop-up on his screen confirmed it. Mr. Chen, his physics teacher, was now a follower on his TikTok account. A sudden chill swept through David’s body, leaving him numb.

He had dedicated his account to crude parodies of school life, and had made fun of the teacher's lessons. He had specifically targeted the complex formulas, mocking his teaching style. The embarrassment burned in his chest.

He felt the sting of his actions. He knew he'd offended, and now he was caught. He pictured the way Mr. Chen would look at him. He was filled with a sudden, overwhelming urge to turn around and run.