Growing up we went to the same school but didn't see/talk to each other until high school. We would talk briefly to each other at track practices/meets but didn't actually pursue something until my sophomore year of high school. I needed a partner for a Grease themed guy girl dance for our basketball teams half time show. I had the captain of my dance team ask Marco to be my partner! One dance to Grease and the rest is history!
In the 6 years we were dating we never had professional pictures done before. I thought it was a good idea to have one of our friends do a photoshoot for us before Christmas, and little did I know I was planning my own proposal! Marco did such a great job at planning it out and keeping it a secret! After he popped the question I asked him who we should call and tell the news to and he reply's "Literally everyone knows. You were the only one who didn't know this was happening." So sweet!