fear
one of the four basic emotions which include joy, anger, and sorrow
When a boy grows into a man, he doesn’t just become bigger in his body; his responsibilities grow too. He may love me now, and he may have only the best intentions, but I must be on guard. He belongs to his family, and his intentions don’t matter because he’s a slave to his family obligations. He can’t simply make personal choices for himself like ordinary people.
So if he says he loves me, I should be wise enough to see past his words and not give in to his seductive talk and surrender to his greedy hands. I must watch out and keep my love under control, and not let myself become a target of his lust. Worms ruin flowers before they blossom. Baby blooms are most susceptible to disease. So I’ll be careful. Fear will keep me safe.
-- advice from my brother in No Fear Shakespeare