In the sunny town of Santa Maria, Jesse was a talented football player, while Jasmine moved to town in the summer of 2017. In fall 2018, Jasmine interned as a water girl for the high school football team, where she first noticed Jesse during warm-ups. She jokingly thought she wouldn’t fall for him, because his broad shoulder pads and helmet made him look like a Dorito. As summer practices continued, their friendship blossomed. They chatted during breaks, with Jesse’s kindness and deep laughter winning Jasmine over. By the time they reached their respective junior and sophomore years, a pivotal moment arrived. After practice, Jesse removed his helmet, revealing his face to Jasmine for the first time. Jasmine found herself lost for words, nervous around him for the first time. Despite her shyness, Jasmine rushed to classes hoping to see Jesse, often leaving him puzzled when she seemed to ignore him. Jesse, too, had feelings for Jasmine. He found clever excuses to talk to her, like asking her to hold his ChapStick during practice. On November 17, 2018, they began texting and soon went on their first date—getting boba. For the next year, they went on dates regularly, yet Jesse hesitated to confess his own feelings. Finally, on March 17, 2020, Jesse asked Jasmine to be his girlfriend with a heartfelt speech. Fast forward to March 17, 2023. While riding a hot air balloon in Temecula, they shared a magical moment. Once they landed, Jesse knelt down and proposed, marking the beginning of a beautiful new chapter in their love story.