Gemotions

He slammed his textbook shut, the sound echoing in the quiet library. The words "Friend Request: Sarah Jones" seemed to jump out from his laptop screen. He buried his face in his hands. The upcoming exam, the crushing debt, the feeling of being utterly alone in the world - it was all too much. Sarah, who had always seemed to revel in his misfortune, was now trying to connect. He took a ragged breath and ran a hand through his hair, leaving it standing on end. He felt a sense of panic rising inside him.