Distance: A Thousand Kilometers Away

By Erikas Nebilevičius

The story of Ryan began on the same day when his pet dog died, only 2 years later. While browsing the internet world, he managed to find someone he could became close to, and relate as well. Using communication, they exchange many interests, and both have a lot in common. What they didn't know, this will all lead to much better things rather than typing on-line all the time,which soon will end.
Ryan is a 21 year old male, who has just finished high school and is now on the summer break. Being the lone type as he does not have any real friends, he decides to do something that will change things for him permanently. Upon visiting a site, he gets to chat to a stranger. Little did he know that the stranger he was talking to soon will become a close person to him,who can comfortably be around with,talk to and express their feelings to each other,indicating a sign of a beginning relationship.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: May 17, 2017
• ISBN: 9781365971785

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Distance: A Thousand Kilometers Away

Distance: A thousand kilometers away

by

Erikas Nebilevičius

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Chapter 1- The beginning

Chapter 2- A year ahead

Chapter 3- Fast forward

Chapter 4- Road trip

Chapter 5- The hotel

Chapter 6- The walk

Chapter 7- The boat trip

Chapter 8- The dunes

Chapter 9- The departure

Chapter 1

The beginning

One sun-ray filled day, an individual got out of the bed, and slid the curtains to the other side, opening a beautiful sight in his eyes. The trees were swerving around, and the gusty wind blew all over the place. It's so hot today. Another typical, boring day. he thought. There he stood, just staring at the outside world, at the waving trees. I better get to computer and browse something, before I fall asleep. he thought. As he opened the door, he began climbing down the rusty old stairs. Most of them were making annoying sounds when stepped on. These stairs are going to crumble someday.. he said to himself. He climbed down and went into the living room. Inhaling the air, he turned on his laptop. Sitting down in his uncomfortable chair, he went into the next room. This is better. Let's see here.. he talked to himself.

An hour passed. He looked at the clock. It was 16:52. This is all so old. I should try something new... he kept talking. He started to type. Hmm... let's try 'most popular sites'.. he was still talking. Oh, and what's this? All this page is filled with all sorts of paintings, and drawings.. this is nice. he expressed himself silently. He began typing again. ..and search!... Oh,and what's this? They even have the art of my favorite character!.. And it's also a comic! he shouted from happiness.

After 30 minutes,he finished reading the comic. That was nice! Let's see if this artist has more stuff like this.. he talked silently. After some browsing,he decided to send the artist a short message,thanking for the art the individual made. The individual quickly replied back with a smile. He kept talking to the artist,and soon enough he began questioning individual's true identity. Turns out it was a female. Her name was Sarah. After that,they quickly developed the same interests. Oh man..what should I ask her and not sound weird..?...I know! he spoke.

What's your favorite color? he asked her.

It's brown or either green! she quickly replied.

After talking for a while, they began developing feelings for each other. Soon enough,the talking thing turned into an everyday to-do list for both of them. They were talking about everything they could think of,even the classic topic about the weather outside. The night eventually came,and they both wished each other a good night,and went to bed. He began dreaming.He was in the water,and a blue bridge was nearby.He recognized the place,it was near the village he lived close by. Then he saw her.Standing on the bridge,looking at him. It felt so real.

Sarah! Come in,the water's fine! he shouted.

But he didn't receive an answer from her.

He woke up and jumped from the bed. It was just a dream. He soon reported back to her to tell her about it.

Oh, hey Ryan! How did you sleep? she said. I had a dream about you,actually. You were in my village,and you were standing at the blue bridge above. he typed.