LoveTrumpsAll

It all started at a Friendsmas party. Crystal almost didn’t go—her friend had a dog, and if there was one thing she feared, it was all dogs. But at the last minute, she threw on some buffalo plaid leggings and went anyway. That’s when Sharia walked in. Their eyes met—nothing dramatic, just a passing glance. But as the night went on, Crystal’s playful nature clashed with Sharia’s reserved personality. When Sharia lost her phone, Crystal, having hidden it under her leg, handed over her own phone and said, “Here, call it.” When Sharia dialed, Crystal grinned and revealed the phone. In her mind, she had won—she now had Sharia’s number. “FATE KEEP BRINGING THEM TOGETHER” A week later, Crystal texted a friendly New Year’s message. Sharia responded with a dry “Thanks.” That could’ve been the end of it, but their mutual friend kept bringing them together at events—dinners, clubs, parties. Each time, Crystal grew more excited to see her, though Sharia played it cool. One night, Crystal hoped Sharia would be at a club but didn’t want to ask. Just when she had given up, there she was. Later, when Sharia left without a proper goodbye, Crystal texted, “Oh, so you left without saying anything?” Sharia: “I tapped you.” Crystal: “A tap isn’t a goodbye.” Their little game continued, with Crystal feeling too excited every time they met and Sharia pretending not to notice. “A SIGN FROM SNAPCHAT” One day, Snapchat alerted Crystal: Your friend Red is on Snapchat. Crystal had always teased Sharia by calling her “Red”—a name she didn’t like. But why was Snapchat suddenly telling her this? It felt like a sign. She sent a simple “Hey friend.” Sharia responded, casual but open. Crystal kept the conversation going—sending good morning texts, little check-ins, and sweet messages. Then, something changed. Sharia started texting first. One day, Sharia made the first move. “Do you wanna hang out this weekend?” “THE FIRST DATE: BOWLING & BUTTERFLIES” Crystal arrived super early, reserved the lane, and waited. When Sharia walked in, Crystal’s heart raced. “Give me my hug,” she said. Sharia hugged her, and Crystal melted inside. They bowled, laughed, and when the game ended, neither wanted to leave. They sat in the parking lot for three hours talking. That night, Sharia texted: “I want to see you again tomorrow.” “A CHEESY PROPOSAL & THE PERFECT “YES” For date two, they opted to go see a movie. But before the movie, Crystal had a plan. She remembered Sharia’s favorite cologne, bought it, and wrote on a pink notepad: “Aye Red, will you be my girlfriend? Circle one: Yes or No.” After the movie, she gave Sharia the Bloomingdale’s bag and nervously said, “Open it later.” That night, as they talked on the phone, Sharia finally opened it. A few minutes later, she sent a picture. She had circled YES. “FOREVER & ALWAYS” From that moment, they were official. The late-night talks, the teasing, the undeniable connection—it all led to something bigger. And then, one day, Sharia surprised Crystal with a proposal. She said yes. Looking back, it’s funny to think their love story began with a hidden phone, a persistent message, and a little fate. “NOW, THEY HAVE FOREVER.” #LoveTrumpsAll