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Jessica Baksh

&

Kile Dubé

August 3, 2025

Durham, NC

The dating app designed to be deleted

Jessica and Kile met on Hinge, that magical app where the perfect match can either lead to true love or a story to tell your friends about your worst date. Luckily for them, it was the former. Their first date was a brunch that could have been sponsored by mimosas and awkward small talk, but it quickly turned into something much more. They wandered along the river, trying not to trip over their feet while exchanging stories that were equally embarrassing and endearing. The real kicker came when they decided to go dolphin watching. Jessica, convinced she'd seen a dolphin fin, started excitedly pointing and shouting, "Look, there’s one!" Kile squinted and replied, "That’s a wave, Jess." But hey, love makes you see things differently. By the end of the day, they weren't just watching dolphins—they were both pretty sure they'd found their person. And if they ever see a wave again, they’ll probably still call it a dolphin.