Once upon a time, our main characters lived in a faraway land called Mesa Court. Though these two star-crossed lovers were placed into distant dorms, they made mutual friendships that eventually led to an intersection of their paths one fateful evening. History would describe the incident as "an intense heat wave that knocked out a few transformers," but others remember it as the first indication that there were people at the University of California, Irvine who actually enjoyed fun. There were kumbaya circles, candles lit indoors (v against tenancy rules), even a bonfire in the sand volleyball court, and various levels of streaking. While one partook in all the shenanigans that ensued (we won't identify which character), the other congregated with friends in a dorm, unaware that the overlapping friend circle would bring her an introduction she wouldn't soon forget. In the glistening glow of sweet candlelight and sweat, the moment of intersection was solidified by the empty couch seat that allowed for the character to display such a courageous act as sitting down and putting his arm around the unknown girl who he later stated as thinking to be "pretty cute." Though various forms of the legend have been passed down over time, one clear message rings true: UCI was a pretty good second choice school.