From the sidelines

i was accused of infatuation prematurely. it was a crime i was yet to commit. maybe their age old wisdom and keen eyes caught the sparks that flew, the chemistry building up. or maybe it was their quick tongues that was always eager to gossip monger. it was juicy. anything involving the new kid on the block always is. being young and naive, i withdrew not wanting to fuel the neighbourhood talk. that was the pivoting point, and i became the pillar of trust. a spectator from the sidelines.