We met at the water fountain at Kenmore Junior High after a square dancing competition when we were in 8th/9th grade. A close friendship was cultivated while skyping each other a few nights every week. Though feelings were felt, we decided to stay just friends and kept in contact lightly for the next 8 years UNTIL we ran into each other on New Years Eve 2018. Three friend dates later and feelings were confessed and a romantic relationship had blossomed.