We met as teenagers attending the same church and youth group. There was undeniable chemistry between us, and he was even my first crush! We were too young for a relationship, but remained friends and kept in touch throughout high school. Finally, about five years later, we reconnected with the help of a mutual friend, Donte Wheeler. We briefly crossed paths after a church service but weren't able to stop to catch up. The next week, as I was sitting in church, I heard a voice beside me say, "Young, V". I looked up to see Marcus standing in my row, smile beaming. We talked the whole night and picked right back up with the same chemistry we had before. It was just so natural. I had never felt so safe to share space with someone before. I knew he was supposed to be in my life, and that I wanted to be in his. We exchanged numbers and talked everyday. Four years later and here we are, planning to start life as one.