Taylor and Ashley had been pen pals since elementary school, when they were given as an assignment to have a pen pal. Most of their classmates had only kept contact with the other person for a year. But they had persisted into almost adulthood. Taylor was American, and Ashley was English, and at first they would mainly discuss about the things that were different in their respective countries. As they grew old, they became best friends, talking about everything they didn't dare to tell anyone. They gave each other relationship advice, and, with time, Taylor realized that it was not only friendship, it was love.
Taylor finished high-school and decided to take a gap year around Europe and think about the future. It was the perfect opportunity to visit England, but what would Ashley think? They had been pen pals for a long time, but seeing each other face to face was different. Also, there was that feeling Taylor had that it could be something more.
On the plane, the only thing Taylor could think of was whether it was a mistake. However, all doubts flew away when Ashley was at the airport, waiting. As they hugged, Taylor's words slipped out of his mouth.
-I love you, Ashley.
His friend looked into his eyes and told him:
-I'm sorry, man, but for me you're only a friend.
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