We first met in the bustling halls of O'Connor Elementary School. We were just ten years old, sitting next to each other in Miss Spell's fifth-grade class. Michael, with his shy smile, said he couldn't help but notice me, he said my laughter filled the classroom. From the beginning, there was something special between us. We shared pencils, swapped lunch snacks, and partnered up for class projects. He developed a crush on me. I had no idea. We continued our close friendship through middle school, but 8th grade year he moved away with his family. As the years went by, life took us in different directions. Middle school and high school came and went, and we lost touch. Thirty-five years later, Michael was scrolling through Facebook one evening when a familiar face popped up in his suggested friends list. He sent me a friend request, hoping I would remember him. To his delight, I accepted, and we quickly reconnected. I responded with enthusiasm, and soon our conversation flowed as effortlessly as it did in our childhood. We exchanged stories about their lives, families, and careers, discovering we had both cherished memories of our time together. The bond we once had was rekindled, and it felt as though no time had passed at all. After corresponding online, we decided to meet in person. The moment we saw each other, it was as if we were transported back to our childhood days. The connection we shared was undeniable, and we quickly realized that our friendship had blossomed into something deeper. Our relationship grew stronger with each passing day, filled with love, laughter, and new adventures. One late afternoon, as the sun cast a golden glow over the river, Michael knew it was the perfect moment. He led me to a picturesque spot by the water's edge, got down on one knee, and proposed. With tears of joy in my eyes, I said yes. Now, we are about to embark on their greatest adventure yet – marriage. Surrounded by family and friends, we will celebrate our love story that began with a childhood crush in fifth grade, took a pause as our paths diverged in middle school, and found its way back to each other 35 years later.