Alexa and Hector first met in May 2017 during the Sigma Chi Spring Formal in Bimini—but they didn’t go together. In fact, Hector had ditched his date the day before the trip (fate clearly had other plans). They met on the beach, surrounded by sunshine, friends, and—let’s be honest—a fair amount of tequila. What started as a lighthearted, friendly weekend quickly sparked something unexpected. After the trip, Hector slid into Alexa’s Instagram DMs (a true modern love story) and suggested they hang out again. They stayed in touch, spent time with their friend groups, and eventually went on their first real date to the movies. That night, everything changed. Neither of them was looking for anything serious at the time, but after that trip—and especially after that first date—it became hard to imagine life without each other. Their story began with spontaneity, laughter, and no expectations, and became the beginning of a lifelong adventure.