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Somebody was nobody

by Matthew Phillip Schmick

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Somebody was nobody

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I was this girl she broke my heart on the school bus she used to come with Pop-Tarts everyday to the school and you know what dramatically I said I really don't like this girl cuz she had red hair but you know what I did like her because she was cute as a mother brother and at the same time I just rode the bus with her she was not in my classes and I never got to go to her house with rarely did not get to talk to her but it was on the bus so yeah I was looking for a while long time and we were together only on the bus never kiss never did not sexual I had a big Christmas girl like I really like her a lot right and I was young and I was on the bus but for some reason I never went to your house cuz she would never let me her parents are straight and her brother was a douchebag and I was going to fight me I wonder where she is now she was a redhead girl it's been like 20 years but I don't know where she is it's been so long she's living Apache woods this is like baseball so I just wondering how she's doing because my life isn't down here down the drain and I can't complain

Table of contents

  1. 1The Pop-Tart PrincessIntroduction to the red-haired girl on the school bus. Her daily ritual of bringing Pop-Tarts and the narrator's immediate, intense infatuation. The bus as their only shared space.
  2. 2Bus Stop SerenadeThe narrator's meticulous observation of her on the bus. Every glance, every smile, is magnified. The bus ride is the highlight of his day, a stolen moment of proximity.
  3. 3Red Hair, Red FlagsThe narrator's internal conflict: liking her despite her red hair, finding her incredibly cute. The longing to know her beyond the bus, but the reality of separate lives.
  4. 4The Unreachable WorldDiscovering the barriers: her strict parents and aggressive brother. The narrator's frustration at never being invited to her house, reinforcing the distance.
  5. 5Brotherly BlockadeFocus on the brother's intimidating presence. The narrator's fear of confrontation and how the brother actively prevents any lingering interaction or potential friendship.
  6. 6A Glimpse of HomeBrief moments where the narrator might see her outside the bus, perhaps waiting at a stop. These sightings only fuel his desire to know her better.
  7. 7Sealed Off SanctuaryThe girl's house remains a mystery, a fortress guarded by her family. The narrator's imagination fills the void, creating an idealized version of her home life.
  8. 8The Unspoken ConnectionReflecting on the nature of their interactions. No deep conversations, no shared secrets, just the quiet understanding of shared transit. Was it real?
  9. 9Christmas Wish ListA childhood Christmas where the girl is the central focus of his wishes. The intensity of his young love, the hope for a future that seems impossible.
  10. 10Twenty Years GoneTime jump. The narrator is now an adult, reflecting on the passage of years since he last saw her. The memory remains vivid, despite the long absence.
  11. 11Where Did She Go?The mystery of her disappearance. She moved away, vanished from his life. The narrator's persistent question: where is she now? A search that never happened.
  12. 12Apache Woods EchoesRecalling her moving to 'Apache Woods'. A vague detail that represents the unknown path her life took. A place he can only imagine.
  13. 13Baseball and DaydreamsConnecting the memory of her to the idea of 'baseball'. Perhaps she played, or her family was involved. Another fragment of an unknown life.
  14. 14Wondering About HerThe core of the adult narrator's reflection: simple curiosity about her well-being. A genuine hope that she is okay, living a good life.
  15. 15My Life's DownswingContrasting his own life's struggles with the idealized memory of her. A sense of personal hardship and disappointment, making his past longing more poignant.
  16. 16The Weight of 'What If'Exploring the 'what ifs' of their potential relationship. What if he had tried harder? What if circumstances were different? A melancholic contemplation.
  17. 17Nobody Was SomebodyThe title's meaning unfolds. The girl, a 'nobody' in his wider social circle, was a 'somebody' of immense importance in his heart. Her impact transcended the bus.
  18. 18Lingering RedFinal thoughts on the enduring nature of this first crush. The red hair as a lasting symbol. The hope that she found happiness, even if he never will know.

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