Gemotions

The notification blinked: "Mr. Henderson started following you." Liam stared at his phone, the screen reflecting his own slack-jawed expression. He’d meticulously curated his Instagram feed – a blend of skateboarding videos, concert photos, and the occasional witty meme. He never imagined Mr. Henderson, his history teacher, would even glance at it, let alone actively choose to view it. He quickly scrolled through Mr. Henderson’s profile; a single, grainy photo of a mountain. A wave of heat washed over Liam’s face, prickling his skin. He felt a sudden, inexplicable urge to delete everything.