Lexi and Jake met through their mutual best friend, Kip. Kip was one of Lexi's best friends in high school in North Carolina. Kip went to swim for the University of Texas while Lexi went to SMU. They visited each other frequently and Lexi became fast friends with 4 of Kip's teammates and best friends (shout out woes), one being Jake. It wasn't until the end of senior year that they realized how special their relationship was. They decided to start dating, said their first "I love you's" a few hours later and got tattoos together 6 months later. It's only fitting that Kip found his soulmate in one of Lexi's best friends and bridesmaids, Michelle.