muse:collateral

just a muse today.

muse:
the fact that he knew so many people was his downfall. when they were attracted to each other or there was a fight, he was always in the middle. he could never stand up for himself, assert that he was not part of the problem and step out of the way. he hated being in the middle of the conflicts, but there was no real way out. he was collateral damage every time. words flew like bullets, and he would take every single one. and when the dust settled and peace was finally made, he rose from the ashes to perform his duty yet again. he dreaded the next fight, but he knew that ultimately if his role as collateral benefited others, than it was something he had to continue. so regardless of the many times he fell, regardless of how much he never wanted to get up again, he stood. it was for the others, he kept telling himself. all for them, and the sake of their love.