If you know Keridan and Yinka, you know they're both overachievers in their own ways. That shared drive led them to meet on the very first day of class during Keridan’s freshman year. Naturally, they were the first two students to arrive. Keridan stood in the hallway, waiting for the professor to unlock the door to her class, when Yinka walked up with a quiet confidence and a friendly smile. They struck up a conversation while they waited, exchanging names and a few playful remarks. When the professor arrived and let them in, Keridan assumed Yinka would sit next to her. Instead, he chose a seat across the room, facing away—an unexpected move that left Keridan both surprised and curious. Mission accomplished. As the semester unfolded, they found themselves sitting closer, talking more, and noticing things about each other. Keridan admired Yinka’s leadership and sense of humor. Yinka appreciated Keridan’s sharp mind and how she always seemed to lift up the people around her. Their friendship grew through shared classes, late-night study sessions, and a steady stream of flirty banter and friendly competition. Eventually, it became clear they made a great team—on projects, in life, and everything in between. On October 3rd, 2021, they made it official. And from that moment on, they’ve been building something beautiful together.