Love Across the Distance
Olivia and Lucas fell in love during their senior year of high school. They were inseparable, spending every spare moment together, from studying at the local coffee shop to going on long drives along the beach. When graduation came, they were faced with a difficult decision. Olivia was accepted into a top - tier university on the east coast, while Lucas received a full - ride scholarship to a school on the west coast.
Despite the heart - wrenching distance, they decided to give their relationship a chance. At first, the long - distance was exciting. They would have daily video calls, sharing every detail of their new lives, from their interesting professors to the new friends they made. But as the months went by, the challenges started to pile up. The time difference made it hard to find a good time to talk, and the occasional missed calls and texts led to misunderstandings.
There were times when Olivia felt lonely at parties, seeing other couples together, and Lucas would get frustrated when he couldn't be there to comfort Olivia during a tough exam week. However, they both knew that giving up was not an option. They made a conscious effort to build trust, always being honest about their feelings and activities.
One semester, Lucas decided to sacrifice his spring break to visit Olivia. He saved up all his allowance and worked extra shifts at his part - time job to afford the plane ticket. When Olivia saw him waiting for her at the airport, she burst into tears. That visit was a turning point in their relationship. It reminded them of why they were fighting so hard for their love.