Lauren and Derek met Spring Semester 2014 at the University of Tampa. Lauren had arrived at UT the previous semester and had become friends with the "ROTC Boys." Not long after, Lauren and Derek met in Daytona Beach for Spring Break, and it was love on first sight/shot. Throughout their years at UT both Lauren and Derek met many great friends along the way. Now, still in Tampa, Lauren, and Derek continue to enjoy their time hanging less at the bars, but rather in the dog park and Bucs games.