Our story begins in 2015 at the University of Johannesburg. I was busy practising my routines as part of the varsity cheerleading team, and somehow, Jean always seemed to be right there. He wasn’t exactly blending in, either—this “tanktop-wearing, Avanza-driving dayhouse legend” had an uncanny knack for making his presence known. His go-to conversation starter? A confident, “What are you doing on Friday? Be ready at 8:00 pm.” Meanwhile, I was still trying to figure out who this bold and oddly persistent character was. We danced around each other through the chaos of our twenties—filled with great braai's, outrageous dress-up parties, and me belting out Taylor Swift hits any chance I got—we grew closer as friends. Laughter, understanding, and a shared appreciation for life’s quirks turned our friendship into something undeniably special. After I returned from my stint in Poland, Jean saw his moment. The friendship everyone else had rooted for finally became the romance it was always meant to be. Fast forward to 2023, Jean popped the question, proving that sometimes, it takes a little time (and maybe a cat or two) to realise who’s been rooting for you all along. Now, we are ready to start our greatest adventure yet!