In 2019, at just 14 and 15 years old, we went on our very first date. Ethan was nervous, he wouldn’t go alone—so Braiden Richardson came along for moral support. We headed to a baseball game, and to say it wasn’t exactly a fairytale date would be an understatement. Taya was pretty quiet, and she declined every one of Ethan’s offers to get her something from the concession stand, and Ethan turned to Braiden to chat every time things got a little awkward. Yet despite this, the feelings grew and they began getting closer. Then, just a short 21 days later Ethan confessed his love to Taya. Now it’s 2026, we’re 21 and 22, and we’re getting married! What began at a baseball game with a third wheel has turned into the best decision we’ve ever made.