The Distance Between Us Film Novels & Stories

Evan chipped in. Maureen sighed. “Fine, I understand but we’ll still talk." She faced Evan. "Since you’re my friend’s boyfriend, I’ll treat you as such. You better make me come out well in the documentary and treat your girlfriend right.” Evan laughed, pulling Aria closer to himself. “Sure, I’m an award-winning director. Can we go enjoy our date now?” Maureen nodded. “Enjoy yourselves, lovebirds.” Evan was still holding unto Aria’s waist as they reached the car. He opened the door for her and helped her go in before he went in, himself. He started the car and drove away.

he said quietly. “Three hours,” I said. Neither of us moved. Then slowly, without either of us deciding it exactly, the distance between us became less than it had been.

i'll make**actual food Ezra: **deal. what time?** Me: **whenever. parents are gone** There's a pause, and I can feel him understanding what that means. Time alone. Space to be together without worrying about being heard or seen. Ezra: **2 hours?** Me: **perfect**

LEON WYATT AND CHARITY OKAFOR ARE GETTING ENGAGED — LIVE TONIGHT Felicity’s breath caught. The popcorn dropped from her hand. Her vision blurred at the edges. On her screen, a livestream thumbnail showed Charity walking toward Leon… smiling like her whole world was finally falling into place. Felicity’s lungs forgot how to work. The cinema around her faded away. The movie became noise. Her heartbeat drowned everything else out. Imran leaned closer, concerned. “Felicity? What’s wrong?” But she couldn’t answer. She couldn’t even blink. Her world had just split open—quietly, devastatingly, right there in the middle of a movie theatre.

"I love you." Maybe that's just how life works. Maybe everyone gets a happy ending. We just need to find the courage to make it to the end. END

“I will be right back.” My heart hammered as I walked towards her, and I ensured I kept my distance just enough that she wouldn't notice me. She then stepped out of her car and for the first time in many days, I saw her…I saw Lenore again. She looked no different and I would say she was looking more radiated then ever before, poised and graceful.

“Thank you again for everything you’re doing. It’s clear my grandmother is in good hands.” After he disappeared down the hallway, Anne stood in the entrance with Jeff, both of them maintaining careful distance from each other. The moment felt charged with something unspoken, with the awareness that they’d just crossed a threshold they couldn’t uncross. Mike had arrived, and the household dynamics had shifted in ways they were only beginning to understand.

the doctor answered “Then I assume you know what General Xavier is?” “I know what he’s capable off.” “Does he know what I am?” “If he hasn’t observed it already he’ll find out soon enough.” “Where are we?” Ignoring her question he stood up. “General Xavier asked me to tell you that we will be leaving soon. The stream is opposite the tent, and clothes were placed outside on a rock for you to change into.” He bowed and left.

And side by side, they walked through the airport, surrounded by travelers just arriving or about to depart. Today… This very moment… The 5,000 km between them is gone. Even if only for a little while—It was enough… for their hearts to meet. ***

I get in beside her, settling against her warmth. “Okay,” she says, “we’re finishing ‘Us.’ We only have fifteen minutes left.” “Cool,” I reply. “Then we do ‘Nope,’ then ‘Aliens.’” “Deal.” She leans over and kisses me before pressing play. I pull her close, feeling her arm slip around my waist and her head find my chest. The movie plays, and we both fall quiet. I can feel her body relax, her breathing slow. Before the second movie even ends, she’s out cold, softly snoring against me.