It was the spring of 2022 at Texas Tech University. Charli was deep in the trenches of Meet the Firms—stressed, sleep-deprived, and living off iced coffee and sheer willpower. Justin, on the other hand, was cruising into his final year, ready to enjoy the ride and avoid group projects at all costs. Somewhere between the chaos and the calm we crossed paths -- with a little help from a swipe. One swipe, a few witty messages, and suddenly the wild world of recruiting events didn’t seem so bad. We clicked instantly. Between late-night conversations and spontaneous dates, it didn’t take long for things to feel special. On one memorable outing, Justin casually referred to Charli as his girlfriend. Naturally, Charli (never one to let things slide) replied with, “You never asked me about that… are you going to do anything about it?” Spoiler alert: he did. 💕 From there, we were inseparable—road trips, way too many football games, and more queso than we’d like to admit. Life together has been full of laughter, adventure, and the kind of love that feels like home. Then, as the clock struck midnight on New Year’s Eve 2025, Justin got down on one knee and asked Charli the most important question yet. She said yes, and the rest, as they say, is history.