It all began on December 19th, 2016. We were both attending Coastal Christian High School, and we had a reading day to study for our 9th grade midterm exams. During first period, Mrs. C was having a study session for American Government. I showed up a little late (in true Cassie fashion), and there was nowhere to sit in the classroom because it was packed out. I decided that I was going to sit on the floor when all the sudden Skyler jumped out of his seat and offered to grab me a chair from the gym. It seemed like the whole class was staring at us and I know that my cheeks were blushing. He came back with my chair, and I thanked him for being so kind. I remember having a conversation with some of my friends after class and talking about how cute he was! Later that day, Skyler asked for my number and we became the best of friends. Since that very first day we met, I knew that he was going to be a special person in my life. What I didn’t know was that I would get to call him my husband one day. I can’t believe how far we have come, how we have grown together, and that I met my soulmate in 9th grade!