It`s finally happening

Ashton and Jackson came from two neighboring small towns where everyone knew everyone. One day, Jackson had the courage to reach out to Ashton. Liking his name, Ashton decided to give Jackson a shot. A friendship grew from there that eventually turned into a real relationship. Because both Ashton and Jackson were under 16 years old, Jackson`s parents had to drive them to their first date: seeing "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" in theater.

After being together for over 5 years, Jackson finally proposed. Ashton and Jackson had been attending the University of South Florida in Tampa since 2018. During their time in Tampa, they enjoyed visiting Clearwater Beach. Jackson took Ashton to Clearwater Beach for a round of mini golf and dinner. After playing mini golf, Ashton and Jackson walked around Clearwater Beach for a while. Finding the perfect location for a proposal in a secluded area on the beach, Jackson popped the question. Ashton now wears the Vines family diamond that was passed down from Jackson`s grandmother and mother.