The Unexpected Friend

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I expected alot, but then my expectations were based on judgement. I couldn't believe that i had passed judgement on someone I had just met. My judgement was based on pure stereotypes, or maybe on the fact that it felt a bit uncomfortable that someone who has just asked for your name seemed to be too keen.

He seemed too cynical , too damaged, full of unbroken walls. But then he spoke to me of friendship, he spoke to me of life, of innocence. Of stolen family moments, he even spoke to me about the difference between us. And how somethings are better left untouched, inexperienced and just left alone.

But i go back to the fact that he spoke of Innocence. And I was mesmerized, for how can a cynic believe in innocence. I had fallen into the trap of assuming knowledge i did not have. I am afraid to say it is a good thing that i had, because i keep finding myself pleasantly surprised with my unexpected friend. I find myself fiercely loyal, and incredibly fond of the way he functions.

I think it may not be too presumptuous
to say, this one's a keeper for life.

To friends everywhere,

Fearless