Secrets

Secrets.
Secrets that you keep from everyone.
Your siblings, your parents;
Even your best friend.

But maybe HE'S different.
Maybe it won't change his view of you.
Maybe the bit of respect he has for you will remain.
Maybe not.

Because that's not how it works.
You keep those secrets for a reason.
You keep them to protect your pride, your dignity.
You keep them to protect others from knowing the awful truth.

-Z