My friend didn’t require brightness from me to keep the moment warm

Dear Delyara, That kind of safety matters so much. I was not especially lively. Not broken either. Just lower-energy, quieter, less shiny. And my friend did not make that a problem. The warmth remained. I think some friendships are defined less by what people say and more by what they do not demand from each other in order to remain lovable. This was that kind of friendship. And I’m grateful.