Gemotions

The instant the notification popped up, Sarah felt a shiver run down her spine. Mr. Davis, her math teacher, was now connected with her on Facebook. She considered blocking him, but that seemed too obvious. She felt a sickening tightness in her chest. She replayed every interaction she'd had with him, analyzing her every word.

The next day in class, she meticulously avoided his gaze, her focus divided between the math problem and the internal turmoil. The numbers blurred on the page, and her usually sharp mind felt foggy.