I've Got Your Back

I can't decide what type of human I am sometimes. For the most part I am a loyal friend, compassionate, quite independent and maybe lovable and cuddly. I try to stay in contact with friends, old boyfriends, etc. Whether it's from a curiosity standpoint or what, I don't really know. Yesterday, I got an email followed by a text from Steve. (A fairly recent ex) Of course I responded to it, and found myself getting invited to an impromptu Superbowl Sunday fiesta. I had been invited by Kevin (a possible, but highly improbable "love" interest). I had no desire to go hang out with Kevin. I think it has something to do with the fact that he doesn't challenge me at all. It's not really exciting. Which, in some respects is probably really good. No real arguments, fights, disagreements, etc. However, there's no challenge. And sadly, that is something I need. Without someone to challenge me, I basically turn into a brat, and that's no fun. But anyways... back to the superbowl party. I decided, heck, why not? It would be free food, a nice warm fireplace, good company and a chance to get some of my work done. All in all, not too shabby of a night. So I went. Food was good (for party food), the fireplace was perfect and I did get quite a bit of a dissertation read. Good times had by all :) So people started leaving, first Mike (eye candy), followed by Mylie, and then Taz got pissed off at the guys for teasing her about Sumir's sexual orientation (her fiance). Finally it was me, Kyle and Sarah (his gf from Georgia) and they soon left. Then it was just me, steve, his granola and the fireplace. We started talking... me about my issues with my advisor and steve about his... legal dilemma. Apparently a girl is accusing Steve of sexual assault and he may have to go to court to prove his innocence. And that just sucks. I just can't imagine Steve purposely hurting anyone like that. The only way anything resembling something like that happening would be if this girl didn't say to stop. The second she would have said stop, or quit it, or no, I know Steve would have backed off. He's too into mutual beneficial fun sex for it to be one sided. Besides the fact that he wouldn't ever assault someone. I just don't believe it. What is this girl thinking?