Marty Should Have Known
By John W. Vander Velden
Marty should have
known. He really should have known that
he could never build a relationship with Dannielle. After all she had been Stanbury High School’s
head cheerleader and homecoming queen.
But Marty always loved her, well not always. Not when he strode around growling in
kindergarten with his hands chest high and fingers curled. Godzilla had its effect on his childhood. Or
when he was in third grade playing ball tag with Joey and Steven at
recess. But Marty had loved her since
the fifth grade when he was overpowered by golden curls and mystical
overwhelming feelings he had not understood then. Honestly he did not understand those feelings
now. All he knew was that he was in
love.
That’s why he was
attending Tollen College. He had the
grades and test scores to go anywhere he pleased, but Dannielle was going to
Tollen, and Marty was in love. This
first year he had seen her on campus four times, said hi as they passed,
once. He knew she noticed…probably
noticed…might have noticed. Surly she
had for Dannielle called him in March.
Imagine that Dannielle calling him.
Well actually, she did not know his cell’s number so she called his mother
who passed along the message.
Oh, but the world changed
then. They spent nearly every evening
together, well three times each week, studying.
Just to think of those hours took his breath away. And when he handed her the term paper he had
done for her on “The Rise of Nationalism in 19th Century Europe” she
kissed him. It wasn’t on the lips you
understand, but the left cheek is close, isn’t it? Marty nearly swooned. Even now the thought sent his pulse
racing. How sweet she was those special
days always smiling, laughing at his comments.
But after finals, well, it was …over…kaput…don’t bother me…just who do
you think you are?
Yes, Marty should have
known. He really should have known, but
he couldn’t help it he still loved Dannielle.
Well, maybe next semester…
(340 Words) 2-9-2016
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