People really seem to think that Charlie is good at keeping secrets, because at a party with Patrick and Sam, he found Patrick and his friend Brad kissing. Clearly, Patrick is gay and is open about it, but Brad is not. Patrick told Charlie that Brad wasn't ready for anyone else to know, so he wanted Charlie to keep it to himself. Seeing that this isn't some type of crisis, Charlie accepts stays quiet. And I applaud Charlie for knowing when and when not to speak up, because he could really find himself in some trouble.
I think it's an important skill to have, a skill that I have developed over the years. After my dark days in elementary, I started fresh in 6th grade. I remember the words of my mother clearly: "Remember, Bianca... Mind your business. Let people talk and don't comment. You'll hear a lot more that way." And boy was she right! Being that I was quiet and level-headed even at 10-11 years old, people would easily come up to me to vent about people or things bothering them. I would occasionally interject to show that I was paying attention and following along but keep quiet for most of the conversation to allow them to open up entirely. This worked for me ever since. I find the most random of people feeling safe and free from judgment with me. Now I have such a broad array of knowledge and secrets about so many different people, but because I am a person true to their word, I never disclose anything I hear. It's a really cool position to be in, honestly, because you get to see people from a different perspective and get to know them a little deeper than the average peer. Charlie could easily be that person because he has the personality for it. He needs more recognition because he's a really cool guy when you read through his letters. I'd be friends with him. #teamcharlie
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