Once upon a time, in a world that felt a little smaller due to a global pandemic, a boy named Zack swiped right on a girl named Britt. The spark between them flickered to life through the tiny screen of a phone, but their first date would turn out to be a spark of something much bigger—something that would shape their story for years to come. It all started with a text from Britt, filled with a very detailed list of all the best date spots in Williamsburg. The kind of list that showed just how thoughtful she was, how much she cared to find the perfect place for their first meeting. Zack, however, had other plans. Without even glancing at the list, he picked a restaurant just down the street from where he lived. It was a place he loved, simple and familiar. He thought it would be perfect for their first meeting. When they met outside the restaurant, there was a palpable awkwardness in the air. They stood six feet apart, both wearing masks, as if the world around them hadn't shifted entirely. Zack smiled nervously, and Britt adjusted her mask before they both pulled them down—revealing smiles, a little shy but genuine. “I’m Zack,” he said, his voice a little uncertain. Britt smiled back, "I’m Britt." The words felt so simple, yet in that moment, they felt like the beginning of something new. The conversation flowed easily once it started. Zack shared his big dreams—about designing a house and one day coaching a pee-wee soccer team. Britt listened intently, her eyes lighting up as she imagined their future HGTV-worthy renovations show, the laughter echoing through the walls as they debated paint colors and furniture choices. It was the beginning of something neither of them had expected but both of them wanted. And then came the rooftop—his rooftop, actually—where their fate was sealed. They went up for the sunset and NYC skyline view for one more drink and Britt showed him her killer dance performance to the latest trending TikTok dance. Zack burst into laughter, his eyes twinkling with delight. It was in that moment, sitting under the stars, that the connection between them deepened, and they shared their first kiss. The following years were filled with karaoke in Chinatown, and board games late into the night, with Zack firmly still believing Britt cheated on their second date. Their weekends were spent hosting parties, watching Harry Potter marathons, and the monthly mandatory trip to the 5th Ave Barnes & Noble and H&M Home section. And we can’t forget the quintessential BZ conversation: Dinner. Those endless, funny, and sometimes ridiculous threads over what or where to eat. Every conversation was a new debate, but indubiously ended the same way: with Chicken Parm. They were more than just a couple—they were a team, navigating the world’s chaos with a shared sense of humor and a deep love for one another. But even with all the joy, their relationship wasn’t without challenges. There were times they had to be apart, living in different boroughs, and moments where life threw them curveballs. Like the time Zack almost dropped a dresser on Britt while moving in together. Or the time Zack wanted to decorate for their first Christmas, and Britt—always practical—thought it was a waste of money. They argued, of course, but eventually, Britt caved and together, they strung up lights and hung ornaments, creating a Christmas they would both remember forever. And now, as they stand on the brink of the next chapter, they feel the joy of everything that has led them here. They are ready to share and celebrate their love with their favorite people in a place that comes from the pages of a romance novel, and a venue that boasts libraries full of stories not so far off from theirs. So until then, see you soon and meet you at the Mansion.