Dedicated to my friend - orichan46
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'Think I can fly. Think I can fly when I'm with you.'
I dance to the beat of the music, making toasts.
'My arms are wide, catching fire as the wind blows.'
I put slices of bread into a toaster. There's a knocking at the door.
''Come in!'' - I shout suspecting it's Tyler.
A few seconds later I'm approached by him.
''The music is so loud that I'm sure you can hear it in the entire hotel.'' - he says sitting on a chair.
''Good morning to you, too.'' - I reply.
''Could you take two plates out of this drawer?'' - I point one of them.
He gets up and seamlessly grabs what I asked for. That's one of many positives of being a tall person. But, of course, I have to be only 5'4'' high.
''I thought that we can go sightseeing.'' - he proposes.
''Sounds great. Here you are.'' - I give him breakfast: toasts with bacon and eggs.
''You didn't have to but thanks.'' - he takes a bite of the food and moans in delight.
''Where do you want to go?''
''I don't know. What about London Eye? People say the view is breathtaking.'' - he tenses but agrees.
''I'll just grab my backpack.''
In the blink of an eye, we are standing in a queue. I'm really excited for the ride.
''Two tickets, please.'' - he grabs my hand and leads me to the capsule.
We start moving a moment later. I can't get my eyes of the landscape. You can see every building from here. I notice Tyler isn't watching the view.
''Are you okay?'' - I sit next to him.
''Yeah. I just don't like being this high.'' - he looks at his hands.
''Then why did you agree to go here?''
''Because it's worth to see you happy.'' - a smile appears on my face.
''We could've done something else, Tyler. Here, drink some water. Maybe it will help.'' - I hand him a bottle.
I feel a tap at my shoulder. There's a girl standing besides me. She is about seven years old.
''Hello, miss.'' - child greets.
''Hello.''
''Are you a couple?'' - her question makes my eyes widen. Tyler starts choking on his water.
''No, we are just friends.'' - she nods and runs to a lady, probably her mother.
''Do you feel better?'' - I try to change the subject.
''Yes.''
The ride ends quickly. I even managed to drag Tyler to one of the windows. He admitted the view was beautiful.
''Thank you for today. I can't remember when I had that much fun lately.''
''I'm glad you liked it.''
There is a silence between us. Tyler slowly leans in.
Does he want to kiss me?
No, I'm just a friend.
I don't know what to do so I stand there frozen. He moves even closer.
Out of nowhere, my phone starts ringing. I jump startled.
''I'll be going. See you.'' - Tyler says and leaves.
I don't move.
What have just happened?
