It all started in late October at Krootz. Blaine showed up on time, hanging out with friends, while Macy—who lived just down the block—arrived fashionably late. Their friends made the intro, and despite the delay, conversation flowed easily (with Blaine doing all the talking, of course). After a couple of games of pool, Blaine invited everyone over for a fire at his place. Just a small group, a crackling fire, and the kind of night that makes you think, this could be something. As the night came to a close and Macy headed home, Blaine finally asked for her number—sealing the start of something neither of them expected, but both felt coming. From a late start to the start of forever—that’s how it all began.