It all started on a crisp fall evening under the Friday night lights. Two high schools, two rival teams, and one fateful football game. We weren’t supposed to meet that night, but thanks to mutual friends who were dating at the time, our paths crossed in the middle of the crowd. At just 15 and 16, we were young, but something about that first conversation felt different like we had known each other forever. Even though we went to different schools, we found every excuse to see each other, spending hours on the phone, planning movie nights, and making every goodbye just a little bit longer. Through late-night study sessions, high school proms, and graduations, we stuck together. When it came time for college, we couldn’t imagine taking on the next chapter without each other. So we did it together, supporting each other through exams, career dreams, and everything in between. Somewhere along the way, we became more than just high school sweethearts; we became a team. Our hearts grew more when we got our sweet dog, Rocky! who quickly became the center of our world. After eight years of love and laughter and a lifetime of memories already made, one unforgettable question changed everything: Will you marry me? Now, we're stepping into the next adventure, one that started all those years ago on a Friday night, where two hearts found their forever. -Always and Forever Allie + J Rose