Longing for Homecoming

It has been four months since he left for space, and each passing moment feels heavier. You count the days, the hours, and the minutes, trying to convince yourself that one day he will be home. You miss the warmth of his body against yours, the intimacy that cannot be captured in videos or photos. You yearn for the moments that made you feel alive, the way he looked at you in those vulnerable times. As you wait in the cold, you remember how impressive space travel once felt, now reduced to a shared moment with a stranger. Yet, you can spot him in any crowd, his presence brightening your world as you eagerly anticipate his return.