silent moment

*Title: _whisper in the heartbeat*_ I loved you quietly, in the way I stayed near even when others laughed, even when words failed. I loved you quietly in every small thing I did for you — a smile, a glance, a gentle word I never said aloud. I loved you quietly, not needing anyone to know, not asking for more than your presence, not demanding love in return. And though you never heard it, I hope somehow you felt it in every look, every silent heartbeat that called only for you I loved you quietly. No audience. No price. Just your presence was enough. You never heard it. But maybe — in the space between my glances, in the