This is a love story about a determined high school boy named Nikolas and a slightly older, stubborn high school girl named Kathryn. Our story takes us to majestic Monument, Colorado where Nikolas and Kathryn were attending separate high schools. The years of their childhood passed as they lived their lives parallel to each other, frequenting the same stores and parks, all the while unaware of each other’s existence. They did, however, have one thing in common, and his name is Joey. Joey was best friends with Kathryn as well as Nikolas, and as their teenage years progressed he noticed how compatible these two strangers seemed to be. He quickly convinced Nikolas, but Kathryn was, well… stubborn. As Joey was making Kathryn and Nik aware of each other, they soon noticed that Nik’s football practice was held on the field next to Kathryn’s field hockey practice. After school practice quickly became about much more than football or field hockey plays. It became a time where the two would seek one another out through the sea of players to meet eyes with each other. Endorphins ablaze, their souls became connected, and soon he even talked to her. Nik quickly saw that this beautiful, stubborn athlete would take more convincing than just some football pads and blue eyes. Winning Kathryn over was no easy task, but his determination and unyielding drive to be with her proved to be worthwhile. From innocent ice cream dates to senior prom, Kathryn slowly began to see that Nikolas was much more than a studly high school jock. He was everything she could ask for in a soul mate. Their story continues beyond high school and through the trials and tribulations of college and early adulthood. Nikolas and Kathryn’s love for each other has persisted through it all. Their love is an ever-blooming flower with roots as strong as the mountains. Soon, in August 2018, it will be 7 years together, making their wedding month that much more special. Story by Katie's amazing sister, Molly.