[Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) was a fluffy grey cat with round, curious eyes. He loved spending every moment with his owner, [Max](DVHHCQ9P), in their cozy little house.

Every morning, [Max](DVHHCQ9P) would give [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) a gentle scratch behind the ears before heading off to work. 'See you later, buddy!' [Max](DVHHCQ9P) would say. But [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) always wished [Max](DVHHCQ9P) could stay.

As soon as [Max](DVHHCQ9P) left, [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) would wander around the house feeling a little lonely. He'd nap in different spots and peek out of the window, waiting for [Max](DVHHCQ9P) to come back.

Sometimes, [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) would find one of [Max](DVHHCQ9P)’s socks or slippers. He’d curl up with it, feeling like [Max](DVHHCQ9P) wasn’t so far away after all.

One afternoon, as [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) dozed off near the door, he heard the sound of keys jingling. [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7)’s ears perked up immediately.

The door opened, and there was [Max](DVHHCQ9P)! [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) sprang to his feet in excitement, his fluffy tail flicking back and forth like a feather duster.

[Max](DVHHCQ9P) laughed as [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) circled around him, rubbing his soft fur against [Max](DVHHCQ9P)’s legs. 'Did you miss me, [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7)?' [Max](DVHHCQ9P) asked with a chuckle.

[Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) followed [Max](DVHHCQ9P) around the house, smooching and purring nonstop. He even jumped onto [Max](DVHHCQ9P)’s lap as he sat on the couch to relax.

As the day ended, [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) curled up beside [Max](DVHHCQ9P) on the couch. He realized that every day might bring a little distance, but love always brought them back together.

And with that thought, [Smokey](F3N6PQZ7) let out a happy purr and drifted off to sleep, feeling safe and loved. The End.