We went on our first date at a vegan pizzeria (Sam was a real trooper for that one; he got the pepperoni slice which was really just bread and pepper flakes). We talked for hours about everything from bad dates to favorite books and philosophers. It wasn't long before we both knew we wanted a second date. The fireworks really began to fly on our second date at The Strand book store. We laughed and joked as we flitted through the pages of random books while stealing glances of each other. We were both a little awkward and nervous but we knew that we didn't want the night to end. In a bustling city like New York, it truly is a wonder that we found each other (the dating app helped). And we know we have found a love that will last a lifetime.