Ethan and Maddie had been part of each other’s distant circles for years before they ever started dating. In high school, they were on the same club swim team and often attended the same cross-country meets. During their senior year, they began talking and eventually went on their first date on February 8, 2021. A couple of weeks and several dates later, Ethan asked Maddie to prom, and she, of course, said yes. On March 20, 2021, they attended their first (and last) prom together - thanks, COVID! They continued to spend time together throughout their senior year and into the summer of 2021. Since then, they have been each other’s best friends. They have navigated college life together, gone on many adventures, and are excited to go on many more!