Our story began in a book club—naturally the perfect setting for two people who love deep conversations and good company. Mali was running the club, and Nolan showed up one night, brought along by our mutual friend Michael to meet new people. We quickly became friends, bonding over volleyball games, game nights, and a shared sense of humor. Mali even tried to set Nolan up with someone—completely ignoring the fact that she was already everything on his checklist. Things shifted after Mali returned from a trip to Sweden to see Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour (highly recommend, by the way). Inspired and a little braver, she decided to ask Nolan out. As it turns out, Mike already knew Nolan was interested—so the green light was lit. Our first date was at Green Acres Food Truck Park, followed by a walk along the greenbelt, where we talked for hours about our values, hopes, and the kind of life we wanted to build. It just clicked. We both went home that night grinning ear to ear, unable to stop smiling—something in us already knew this was the start of something really special. After a camping trip full of laughter, fireside talks, and connection, Nolan officially asked Mali to be his girlfriend. We’ve been madly in love ever since. The future we dreamed of became something we could clearly see—with each other.