After Rammstein

What's There To See?

We didn't know exactly what to do while here but Richard told me he actually had plans for tomorrow and I'd be welcome to join, I wasn't sure if that'd be imposing or not so I just told him I'd go last minute or not. "Are you hungry?" I turned from the bed to see Richard unpacking "umm..kinda" he nodded "I'll order some pizza or something" wait! This is my chance to show off a little "let me order it, I've been working hard on my german..I mean it's rough but understandable" he okayed it and I pulled my cell phone out and the catalog of attractions out of the drawer, if Germany is anything like america then there would be fast food advertisements. I scanned through some really weird words..and some I'd already knew but since this was a tourist manual there was small English subtitles, after finding the number and typing into my phone I cleared my throat becoming slightly nervous "you okay?" Richard asked across the room "yeah" was all I said before they answered "hallo?" This is it, time to put all my german studying to the test. Richard just sat watching "hallo ich möchte zwei große Pizzen, eines mit Peperoni und schwarzen Oliven und das andere mit was auch immer Fleisch Sie Auftrag, Danke" (hello, I would like to place an order for two large pizzas, one with pepperoni and black olives and the other with whatever meats you have, thanks) after that I gave them the room number and paid with a credit card, I hadn't swapped my cash for euros yet so right now it was practically useless. After getting done I hung up "wow! That was very good! You're actually learning" I picked a pillow up and chucked it at him "douche.." And began playing on my phone waiting for the pizza.

"So, Reesh...when am I going to find out if you're staying or not?" I asked innocently, I honestly don't want to let him leave my life "I don't know, but it'll be soon. I honestly think I defiantly will" ouch.. "Oh.." I tried to hide the hurt in my eyes "we'd still be friends, you know that right? I mean I couldn't have done this without you." He got up and sat beside me while pulling me into a side hug "yeah..it'll be weird though, not having you tutoring me or being around you..you know?" I felt teary eyed but I tried holding them back while looking at the ground "it's not everyday you get unknowingly taught german by someone in your favorite band, it's even more unlikely to actually like someone's personality when their celebrity status is this high" I put my head on his shoulder not holding the tears back anymore "I'll miss you is all, but all in all I'll be happy because you're happy" Geez, I was such a wuss. "Well, I can't promise to return to America, but I would to visit you. Or you could visit me it'll be that easy, and I'll miss you too..I owe you so much and I couldn't repay you even if I wanted for that I'm eternally greatfull" I smiled "I might just have to move up here" I said sarcastically laughing "yeah, that would be great, why don't we forget about it for now and make these next weeks special, I know my surprise might help a little" what surprise? Before I could ask there was a knock on the door and he got up to answer, bringing back the two pizzas "dig in".

It was a pretty silent night, we ate pizza then I showered then went to bed but I couldn't sleep so I wondered out to the balcony and sat in a bench sitting behind the railing, Germany was beautiful..not in a sense of its differences but it's likeliness of America. The wind was chilly blowing my hair gently as I watched the small traffic from the four story's above, it was hard to imagine the only differences was a change in language. I heard a door slide open, knowing who it was I didn't bother turning around "couldn't sleep?" I shook my head "I guess I'm just..excited" or at least that's what I guess "yeah, it's been a while since I've been here. It'll be nice getting back into the swing of things" I just kept watching the scenery "you should go back to bed, you have a big day tomorrow" I finally gave in "what's the big surprise you've been talking about?" I asked turning to look at him "that, I can't tell you, but I have some friends that want to meet you" I nodded and got up lugging myself back into the bed where I just thought about life...