We met sporadically at get-togethers throughout the years through family and friends. Thomas was living in Texas with his father, while I was living in Florida and going to the same school as his younger sister and brother. Over the years we both had other relationships that came and went but Tom was always in the back of my mind. Without my knowing, he would ask his brother often how I was doing and if I was still with my boyfriend at the time. Whenever we did see each other, there was an instantaneous connection, no matter how long in between. Conversations were always very easy, as if we had known each other for a lifetime. He would ask me ''Brittnay Way, let me take you on a date'' and I would reply ''You say this to all the girls!'' Eventually, I caved in and the rest is history. It hasn't always been easy over these past nine years but I would not want to share this thing called life with anyone else. We are looking forward to being married in November and having our closest friends and family celebrate with us. Cheers to forever friends with crushes becoming husband and wife!