*Macey's Version* We met at a mutual friends bonfire. Stephen had just got back from basic training 3 days prior and was looking to rekindle with some friends after being gone for 6 months and I was home from college for the summer. I was there with my friend Kendall and I remember her saying Stephen Hines was on the way who I knew of but never actually met. When he got out of the truck, our friends introduced us and his smile pulled me in immediately. We got to know each other a little more as we talked by the bonfire and played some card games! I remember going home and telling my mom about the sweetest boy I have met and its cliche to say but I could tell just after meeting him, he was going to mean a lot to me one day. The next morning he messaged me and asked if he could take me out on a date and we had our first date the night after we met. *Stephen’s Version* I just returned from basic training and joined my friends at a bonfire in my old, beat-up truck. I was so excited to be back home and see everyone. Unexpectedly, Macey, a girl I knew from high school but had never spoken to, introduced herself. Despite the lively atmosphere, my focus shifted to her and I wanted to talk more with her. Finding the courage, I started a conversation with Macey and the sparks were immediate! Our conversation flowed effortlessly, and the night continued to be fantastic. Macey looked beautiful dancing around the fire with her friends, and we later went inside to play a card game. Though someone took the seat Macey saved for me, things worked out, and she encouraged me to sit beside her. I knew I wanted to get to know her more after this night and asked her on a date the very next day.