This ever-growing love story begins back in high school where Kayla met Mark playing volleyball. Mark being a year older, and meeting Kayla during his senior year, had committed to starting college at Penn State, so they agreed to just be friends to save the heartache and the stress of long distance. However, fate had a different plan, and 8 years later and the high school sweethearts are engaged! Mark proposed on Mt. Washington under the stars, overlooking the skyline of Pittsburgh. To say it was a surprise is an understatment, Kayla thought it was a joke and even tried to walk away, but watching him get down on one knee, She knew Mark was the perfect guy for her. Their quarkiness, wit, humor, and overall friendship is what keeps these two going strong. Eight years down and a lifetime to go!