Our story started in the most unexpected way — with a message that turned into something much more. He had just moved to Texas, only a couple of weeks into settling into college life at SFA. I was already deep into my routine: juggling classes, cheer practice, and everything in between. We were both student-athletes — I was on the cheer team, and he played baseball — living in the same world of student-athlete chaos but never quite crossing paths. That changed with one simple connection online. We started talking, and right away, it felt easy. What began as a casual conversation quickly turned into late-night chats, shared laughs, and the feeling that we’d known each other much longer than we actually had. When we finally met in person, everything just felt right. From cheering each other on — literally and figuratively — to building a relationship rooted in friendship, respect, and love, we knew we had something special. Looking back, it’s crazy to think how close we were without even knowing it. But sometimes, the right person shows up at the perfect time — even if it takes a little technology and a leap of faith to find them. Now, we’re here — side by side, ready to take on forever together.