Mariah and Ally’s story actually started way back in middle school in Kearney, Missouri. Mariah was the choir nerd/softball player/wild child of her friend group, while Ally was the soccer-playing, faith-filled “stay in on the weekends” type. Basically, complete opposites. They had some classes together, shared a few friends, but never really connected. Fast forward about eight years… enter *Hinge*. Ally liked one of Mariah’s photos (smooth move), but didn’t even recognize her at first. When Mariah messaged back, “Didn’t we go to high school together?” Ally had one of those *ohhh, that’s who this is!* moments. They started messaging, but then—classic Mariah move—she ghosted Ally for a few days. Luckily, Ally wasn’t about to let that slide. She sent her number with a “why not?” attitude, and good thing she did. Mariah finally texted back, and the two planned their first date. That date? 54th Street in Zona Rosa. What was supposed to be just dinner turned into sitting at the bar for **eight hours straight**, talking and laughing like they’d known each other forever. From middle school acquaintances, to Hinge matches, to soulmates—turns out opposites really do attract. The rest is history… or, better yet, the beginning of forever. 💕