Our story began with a little bit of childhood magic. We first met in middle school, thanks to some mutual friends. I was a 7th grader, and Brandon was an 8th grader who quickly became my best friend. That fall of 2015, we took a leap and started dating, and we’ve been each other’s person ever since. From laughing in the halls to sharing dreams under the stars, we’ve grown up together, holding hands through every twist and turn, and now we’re excitedly navigating this adventure called life — side by side, heart to heart.