Sometimes friendship looks like going quiet for a while because life feels heavy, and knowing they won't take it personally. someone who doesn't ask, "why didn't you text?" but instead says, "I'm glad you're here now." like someone who notices when your laugh doesn't sound the same, even over text. like letting you cry without asking you to explain. like "I'm here" sent in the middle of the night when they know you can't sleep. like sitting together, half on your phones, half in your own thoughts, and feeling better just because they're near. like reminding you to eat, to rest, to be gentle with yourself. like loving you even when you can't love yourself.