could be

i don't take compliments well.
i don't feel comfortable when people look at me long and hard.
i don't like vegetables. but i will eat them if i have to.

i try not to expect and anticipate. but stupid me still does.
i try not to be too hopeful.
i try not to eat and sleep too much.
i try not to be too noisy.
i try to trust. but i can't. NOT ANYMORE.

i look at you and i see you.
i look at you and sigh and think.
i look at you and try to reconcile my prejudices and misgivings.
i look at you long and hard. and you never once wince.
i look at you and hesitate. and forget.

i could be wrong.
you could be him.
i could be right.
you could be just another transient character.
could be.