Tivon and Deanndra first crossed paths during their sophomore year at Winthrop University in 2018. They shared the same CRTW class, and the moment Deanndra saw Tivon standing up to speak, she thought to herself, *“Look at my future husband.”* She had no idea that nearly a decade later, that quiet thought would become reality. Tivon made the first move—armed with her favorite gummy worms. After a few light conversations and flirty moments, Deanndra took her own chance by choosing Tivon as her partner for a group project their professor assigned. That project became the start of something bigger. They spent long evenings in the computer lab talking about life, sharing dreams, and realizing just how natural it felt to be around each other. Eventually, the spark was impossible to ignore. One night, after walking Deanndra back to her dorm, Tivon leaned in for a sweet first kiss—and from that moment on, they were inseparable. Through life after graduation, new adventures, and raising their four‑legged baby girl, Koda Woda, they’ve continued to grow together with love, laughter, and a bond that only deepens with time.