Maybe it’s just me.

But I notice if someone missed a spot with straightening iron and I wonder if they were in a rush.

Or just tired.

Or their hair wasn’t cooperating.

I notice if someone wears the same jacket everyday and I wonder if it’s their favorite one.

Or a gift.

Or they lost their other one that they liked better.

I notice if someone’s eyes look a little brighter and I wonder if they’re having a good day.

Or someone compliment them.

Or their significant other told them they love them.

I notice if someone forgot to do their homework and I wonder if it just slipped their mind.

Or they were busy.

Or they were distracted by something really good or bad.

I notice if someone always writes but never speaks and I wonder if they’re too shy.

Or they’re always lost in their thoughts.

Or they’re going through things and write to get their emotions out.

I notice if someone looks sad and I wonder if they’re going through a breakup.

Or their parents are fighting.

Or they’re having a hard time with school.

I notice if someone checks their phone regularly and I wonder if they’re waiting for something.

Or wishing that special someone will text them.

Or merely wanting to leave class already.

I notice if someone doesn’t eat and I wonder if they’re sick.

Or they’re upset.

Or they have fear of gaining weight.

I notice if someone always wears long sleeves and I wonder if they really like sweaters.

Or they’re always cold.

Or have something to hide.

I notice if someone doesn’t notice me and I wonder if it’s because people tend to look away when someone realizes they’re looking.

Or there’s no “little thing” that I always do.

Or I’m just not a pretty sight.

And I wonder if I’m actually they’re friend.

Or just someone to use.

But sometimes...

Sometimes,

I notice all of these things.

And I wonder why no one seems to notice them in me.