Across the Ocean

Sophie and Alex had always known that they were meant to be together. They had grown up in the same small town, went to the same school, and had been inseparable since they were children. But as they grew older, their dreams took them in different directions.

Alex had always dreamed of traveling the world. He wanted to see every corner of the earth and experience different cultures. Sophie, on the other hand, wanted to stay close to home and build a life in their small town. Despite their differences, they remained deeply in love.

When Alex announced that he had been accepted into a prestigious study abroad program in France, Sophie was overjoyed for him. But at the same time, she felt a knot in her stomach. She knew that their relationship was about to be tested in a way that it never had before.

For the next year, Sophie and Alex maintained a long-distance relationship. They talked on the phone every day, sent each other letters and care packages, and made plans for their future together. But as time went on, the distance between them began to wear on them. They missed each other terribly and longed for the day when they could be together again.

One day, Sophie received a surprise package in the mail. It was a plane ticket to France, courtesy of Alex. He had arranged for her to come visit him for two weeks during his program. Sophie was over the moon with excitement.

When she arrived in France, Alex was waiting for her at the airport. They embraced each other tightly, feeling as though they had finally come home. For two weeks, they explored the city together, taking in the sights and sounds of France. They laughed, they cried, they made love under the stars.

But all too soon, Sophie's visit was over, and she had to return home. As they said goodbye, tears streamed down their faces. They didn't know when they would see each other again, but they knew that their love was strong enough to withstand the distance.

Over the next few years, Sophie and Alex continued their long-distance relationship. They visited each other whenever they could, and never lost sight of their love for one another. Eventually, Alex returned home, and they were finally able to build a life together in their small town.

Looking back, Sophie and Alex knew that the distance had been worth it. It had strengthened their love and tested their commitment to one another. They knew that they were meant to be together, no matter where in the world they may be.