We first met in Sports Medicine class during sophomore year of high school. On the very first day of spring semester, fate sat us next to each other—and though our conversations were small at first, I couldn’t help but think he was cute. We were both injured at the time, which gave us something in common, but it wasn’t until quarantine that our story truly began. One day, I randomly Snapchatted him, and he instantly replied. Soon after, he started bringing me Dutch Bros almost every day—partly to see me, and partly to see my new puppy. From there, our connection grew quickly, and on May 15, 2020, we officially began dating. We started our relationship at 16, and for the next five years we navigated the challenge of long-distance. Through late-night calls, countless texts, and visits whenever we could, we proved that love knows no distance. What started as a sweet high school crush blossomed into a love story built on friendship, faith, and endless support. Now, after all these years, we’re finally together in Arizona, continuing to grow side by side and excited for all that’s to come.