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Inside their shared bedroom on a quiet afternoon, Avie kneels beside an open suitcase on the bed, folded shirts stacked neatly. He wraps his arms around frowning Elias, both faces lit by soft window light, clothes scattered around.
Avie folded shirts, placing them in his case. Elias sat nearby, a frown on his face. "Why must you leave?" whispered Elias slow. Avie hugged him tight, "To college I go!" Their room felt different, quiet and blue. But their journey together wasn't quite through.
Morning sunlight streams through the bedroom window as Avie gently wipes tears from Elias's cheeks beside the dresser. Elias looks up, eyes shimmering yet smiling, while Avie speaks reassuringly, phone resting on the quilt to symbolize future calls.
Elias sniffled, his voice small and weak. Avie wiped his tears and started to speak: "Every day I'll call, no matter where I am. We’ll laugh and joke, just like we always can!" Elias smiled through shimmering eyes. A bond like theirs never truly dies.
In the softly lit bedroom, photos cover the wall and board games lie open on the carpet. Elias stands by the desk holding Avie's worn baseball cap, gazing up as Avie answers with a proud, comforting smile.
Photos on the wall, games on the floor, Reminders of times they’ll cherish evermore. Elias touched Avie's old baseball cap, Remembering their laughter, each gentle clap. "Will you miss me?" Elias asked aloud. "Always," said Avie, voice strong and proud.
Evening lamp light glows in the bedroom as Elias sits cross-legged on the bed, gaze anxious toward the floor. Avie sits beside him, gently squeezing Elias's hand and nodding with an encouraging expression, textbooks stacked nearby.
Elias sat quietly, feet on the bed, Worrying about everything Avie had said. "School feels so big, and so very new." Avie nodded, "But you’ll find your crew!" He squeezed his brother’s hand with care, Promising support will always be there.
On the front porch in bright morning sun, Mom holds up a phone camera, smiling wide. Avie kneels to tie untied sneakers, grinning proudly at Elias who stands beside him, both framed by suitcases and blooming flowers.
The sun peeked in, golden and bright, Today was the day, hearts feeling light. Mom took pictures with smiles wide, Hiding the sadness they both felt inside. Avie knelt down, shoes untied, "You'll do great," he said, bursting with pride.
In the driveway under gentle midday light, the family car door rests ajar as Avie leans out, whispering reassurance. Elias clings to his brother's arm then waves, tear-streaked yet hopeful, backpack and soccer ball at his feet.
Elias clung tight, not wanting to let go. Avie whispered, "I'll only be a call below!" "FaceTime and texts, we'll share each day. Rain or shine, I’m just one call away." As the car door closed with a gentle thud, Elias waved and wiped away a tear with a stud.
Inside the moving car during golden afternoon, Avie sits by the window, phone glowing in his hands. He types a smiling message while campus buildings blur past, sunlight casting warm stripes across his focused face.
Avie glanced back as the car took flight. Elias grew smaller, soon out of sight. He texted a smile, sending love and cheer, Making sure Elias would feel him near. "I’ll see you soon!" flashed on the phone. "Remember you’re brave even when alone."
Elias found his pillow cold and wide, Missing Avie sleeping right by his side. He hugged his bear and closed both eyes. A message pinged: "Goodnight, little guy." Elias smiled beneath the covers tight, Feeling Avie's love through the night.
In a bright school hallway, Elias grins at his buzzing phone showing Avie's encouraging message, new classmates laughing in the background.
Backpack strapped tight, Elias walked the hall, Wondering if Avie would answer his call. His phone buzzed quick, "You’ve got this today!" Elias grinned big, chasing fears away. He found new friends with laughter loud, Avie’s faith in him strong and proud.
At a bustling school cafeteria table under fluorescent lights, Elias unfolds a bright blue note from Avie, words of courage visible. Smiling with renewed confidence, he slides his tray beside chatting students, ready to join their laughter.
At lunch Elias found a note, blue and bright, From Avie, wishing him courage and light. "You’re never alone," the message did say. "I’m miles away but just a text away!" With a deep breath, Elias joined in the fun. New adventures at school had just begun.
In Elias's darkened bedroom lit only by a computer screen, he laughs at an online game controller in hand. Avie's smiling face appears live on the glowing monitor beside dorm-room posters, connecting the brothers across distance.
Every Friday night, their screens would glow. Avie in his dorm, Elias in shadow. They’d laugh and play silly online games, Calling each other all sorts of names. "Miss you, bro," they'd say with a grin. Warmth and love shared deep within.
Afternoon sunlight washes Elias sitting on his bedroom window seat, eyes closed while clutching a printed photo of Avie. A calm smile rests on his face, the photo catching the warm light beside a small cactus.
Some days felt long when Avie was away, But Elias remembered what he’d always say: "Close your eyes and picture me with you, No matter the distance, my love is true!" Waiting was hard, but knowing he cared Helped Elias feel less unprepared.
On the soccer field at twilight, Elias in grass-stained uniform lifts his buzzing phone amid cheering teammates. The screen shows Avie's recorded message, his animated face framed by dorm walls, praising 'You're king!' with triumphant grin.
Elias played soccer, the crowd cheering loud. He missed Avie cheering, lost in the crowd. After the win, his phone began to ping, A video from Avie saying, "You’re king!" His brother’s voice made his heart swell. Being apart, he was doing so well.
Evening sunlight filters into the living room where Avie bursts through the doorway, overnight bag slung over shoulder. Elias leaps forward for a jumping hug, both brothers laughing as board games and snack bowls await on the coffee table.
One weekend, Avie came home with a shout. Elias jumped up, joy bursting out. Hugs and giggles filled every space, Love and excitement all over the place. They played till dusk, stories to tell, Together again, all was well.
Late at night on the backyard lawn, Avie and Elias lie side by side on a blanket, eyes fixed on the starry sky. The full moon glows above, flashlight and star chart resting between them.
At night, both brothers stared at the stars, Thinking of each other, near and far. "Same moon, same sky," Avie would say, "I’m close to you in every way." Elias smiled, feeling safe and strong. Distance can’t break a brotherly bond.
Rain taps the bedroom window as Elias sits at a small desk, tears on his cheeks while typing 'I'm sad tonight' on his tablet. The screen instantly lights with Avie's comforting reply, casting a hopeful glow on Elias's face.
Some nights brought tears and whispered fears. Elias missed Avie, longing for cheers. "I’m sad tonight," he texted away. Avie replied, "I’m here every day." Through ups and downs, highs and lows, With each message, their love still grows.
In the decorated kitchen filled with balloons and cake, Elias stands before a tablet propped on the counter showing Avie's beaming face. School friends gather around, mid-song, while candles flicker warmly across smiling expressions.
Elias’s birthday arrived, school friends in tow. Avie called in, his face aglow. They sang and laughed, sharing cake and fun. Distance forgotten, they were still as one. "Happy birthday, bro!" Avie cheered loud. Elias felt loved and incredibly proud.
Afternoon light fills the kitchen where Elias, apron on and cheeks dusted with flour, holds up a freshly baked muffin toward his phone's camera. The counter displays messy mixing bowls as Avie's encouraging text pops onto the screen.
Elias tried art, learning to cook too, Texting Avie photos of what he could do. "Turned out great!" his brother would write, Encouraging Elias morning and night. With each new thing, Elias would see, Avie’s love cheered him endlessly.
On a sunny college quad, Avie points toward red-brick buildings while walking beside wide-eyed Elias. Both carry iced drinks, shadows short on the grass, dormitory in background displaying a welcome banner.
One day, Elias visited Avie’s dorm, The room looked cozy, safe, and warm. They toured the campus, had lots of fun, Laughing under the bright college sun. "I’m proud of you," Elias confessed. "With you near, I’m always my best."
Split-screen style, Avie sits in his dorm under an evening lamp, phone to ear, while Elias lies on his bedroom floor among scattered toys. Both smile, dorm posters and toy robots visually linking the brothers.
Time will pass and seasons will change, Brotherly love will always remain. Avie and Elias, hearts close together, No distance too far, not now nor ever. Through calls and hugs, near or apart, "The space between us is only in heart."