As the days passed, Lila and Ethan cherished every moment together. They shared their dreams, fears, and hopes for the future. One evening, while walking through the cherry blossom trees, Ethan took Lila's hand.
"Let's not let distance define us," he said, his voice steady. "I want to try. I want to make this work."
Lila's heart soared. "I want that too, Ethan. But how do we do it?"
"We'll write our own story," he replied, a smile breaking across his face. "We'll visit each other, call, and text. Love knows no distance."