I used to wonder why I really liked being around my friend but I think today really helped me realise why I like them so much. Today I was in the sports hall with 200+ kids so it got really loud (loud noises and crowds are one of my triggers and it makes me panic a lot), I put my ear defenders on but it wasn’t enough. I was stimming, playing with fidget toys and rocking back and forth trying to block everything out until I felt someone hold my hand. She took my hand and put it in both her hands, I don’t know how but that calmed me down a bit. They know I go non-verbal sometimes so she was just talking to me while stroking my hand. She didn’t want me to reply, they just wanted me to calm down. At the end she sat really close to me and put my head on their shoulders while hugging me. I HATE physical contact but I would do anything to always be hugged by her
And that was when I realised how much I love her (platonically)
P.S. my communication board will most likely be filled with me talking about them because I’m trying to get used to my feelings and this is the best,non harmful way I can do it :)
P.S.S. Honestly I never realised how strong my feelings were for them