A secret that puts someone in danger isn’t one you keep. Telling a trusted adult is the loyal move.

Some things are not yours to hold. Keeping a confidence is an obligation, and it stops at the point where silence could get somebody hurt, including the person who told you. That is not a loophole; it is the reason the obligation exists. Carrying it alone can feel like the loyal choice and usually just means two people are frightened instead of one.

If a friend has told you something like that, say you are going to get help rather than doing it behind their back. Pick an adult who has been steady before. And if you are holding something heavy, you are allowed to hand it to somebody older.