I joined Tinder as a joke to troll, setting up a profile with a photo of me in a hoodie, hood pulled tightly to show just a small part of my face and a goofy expression. When I stumbled upon William's profile with his playful Starbucks caption, I found him funny and swiped right. We soon discovered we both attended Orange Coast College and decided to meet for lunch at Canes. In our messages, I insisted on driving separately out of caution with meeting someone new. On the day of our meeting, I spotted William waiting on campus, unmistakable in a huge puffer jacket despite the heat. "Wow, you're really pale!" were my first words to him, which we both laughed about. Despite his pale complexion, I couldn't help but find him really cute and charming. Eventually, I felt comfortable enough to suggest we share a ride to Canes. I did secretly send his license plate to a friend though just to be safe. At Canes, William confidently ordered a hearty meal while I opted for a smaller kid-sized portion, jokingly explaining, "Don't worry, I eat more than this! I'm just dealing with food poisoning right now!" Laughter filled the air amidst the aroma of chicken tenders, marking the beginning of our unexpected journey together.