Unexpected Contact

That was weird… A few days ago a former classmate (from primary school), also known as one of those who turned my 6 years of primary school into a life without selfesteem, took contact with me online. Note that I have moved on and forgiven them for what they put me through when I was a kid (bullying may cause deep emotional wounds in a kid when you experience is daily for about 6 years), so we are able to talk nowadays. The weird part is that this person took contact again. Last time I saw that person was when I graduated from 9th grade, and we haven't really spoken since I was about 14-15. We seperated on good grounds, but I myself haven't had any desire to stay in contact. Yes, I have forgiven, and I have moved on, but I am still feeling the effect and consequences of their treatment.

Funny though, I did reply to the persons attempt. I don't feel I have much to say, and honestly it brings up a lot of memories I'd rather keep out of mind, so I don't say much. Just the regular "yes, I'm fine. I live here nowdays and am doing this and this." Not much, just a few words. How come it still awakens so much in me?