Our perfectly modern romance began not in a coffee shop or a library, but with a single, crucial message sent across the Arizona State University (ASU) course chat. Arushi was in full pre-college preparation, determined to fine-tune her schedule. She needed a course swap and entered the group chat to find a partner. Meanwhile, Aniket was actively looking to secure a spot in that exact same course. In a stroke of fate, Arushi randomly messaged Aniket, hoping for a trade. By the time her message arrived, Aniket had already successfully secured the course from someone else. The swap never happened, but the conversation was already started. Though the purpose of her initial message had failed, the connection was instant. When classes finally began, Arushi found that the helpful stranger from her phone was now her classmate. They were both in the course together. What started as an academic lifeline quickly blossomed in the hallways of ASU, moving from study sessions to deeper conversations, and soon, an undeniable attraction. We may not have changed the course schedule, but we changed our life's trajectory forever. We are so grateful Arushi decided to hit 'Send,' and Aniket was smart enough not to leave a stranger on read.