Just Friends

We go way back
Can't remember a time
When I didn't know of you
Such a wonderful friend
To that sweet brother of mine
But will we ever be more than that?

Just friends
Though when we're together
It feels like it could be more
Of all the miles we've run
You've been running through my mind
A million times over
Wondering, wishing, hoping

But then you never call or text
And I'm left questioning
If I even cross your mind at all
You're that guy that all the girls adore
Fun, charming, daring, and so much more
There's so many fish in the sea
But will you choose me?

When our eyes meet, it feels special, exciting
I know I'm not good at showing how I feel
But you must know how I feel about you
It's not just a passing thing

But I need more
Than just a delightful, unforgettable time
When I see you every few months
A "how's your day?" or even a simple "hi"
I think we would be great together
Mutual interests and friends and outlook on life

And maybe it's the age difference
Though two years isn't much
Or different places in the world and in life
Both have prevented potentially magical things before
But I'm not going to wait forever

Maybe on this rollercoaster
We're meant to be sitting next to each other
Or maybe other people
Who really knows?
For now, I'm going to keep telling myself
We're better off being just friends
It's less painful that way