Michael and I found each other in our freshman year of high school, and from the very first moment, life felt a little brighter. What began as a gentle friendship—waiting for each other at the end of classes, sharing quiet giggles in the hallways—slowly blossomed into a love shaped by years of laughter, late-night talks, and unshakable trust. Through every high and low, we became each other’s constant: safe place, best friend, and greatest blessing. Seven years later, those small, simple beginnings still warm our hearts, and we are endlessly grateful for the journey that brought us here and the life we get to build together.