It's a bright sunny day, it's midday, the peak of the heat. But the guys in uniform stand like a stone, waiting only to be found. To be found by their loved ones, to touch them, to hug them tightly. And only after touching will the soldier be able to throw off his stone appearance and reciprocate his loved ones.

Lirian stood aside from the soldiers and watched. Somewhere off to the side, a mother told her daughter to touch her father, who then hugged his family tightly. On the other side, a girl jumped on a soldier, clearly overjoyed. And Lirian? Stood there, embarrassed about his feelings for the guy he was in a relationship with... stupid? Yeah.

Thoughts and worries flashed through my head: "What if they look at me askance?""I don't see any guys here yet, only families and girls...""What if I stand there for a long time and he's left standing here alone?" The last thought made the guy worry even more, so he decided and took a step. Another step. Now he is making his way through the living rows and crowd looking for one person. And he found him. There he was, proud, tall, standing and looking straight ahead, as if he didn't see anyone. Lirian looked at his boyfriend's face, admiring it after a long separation. He seemed to have matured during those years in the army, making Lirian admire him even more. Swallowing, Lirian hesitantly reached out and finally touched his chest.