An Unspoken Secret

I've always been there for others, caring for them through life's storms. But lately, I find myself drawn to a younger woman who looks up to me in ways beyond friendship. We never use the labels, just call each other by first names, but the dynamic between us feels... different. Sometimes it's hard to keep our relationship boundaries clear when she needs guidance or affection that crosses into something more intimate. It's been a lonely journey without anyone else knowing what I feel inside.