Ashlee and Dewayne first met in the 8th grade at Ouachita Jr. High. They instantly made a connection. Due to an unforeseen circumstance their romance came to an end. Dewayne left Ashlee with these words, "I'm not sure when I'm coming back, but I'm coming back for you." Throughout the years, they remained friends. When Ashlee returned to Monroe, Dewayne kept his word and asked her to be his girlfriend on November 19. After 8 months of dating he asked her to take his hand in marriage on July 15. They knew that Jr. High Love does still exist.