We had a class together in 2008 during our first semester. Meredith was a freshman and Mike was a sophomore at Ellington High. We each (secretly) developed small crushes on each other but didn't actually speak until the following year. The rest is history... Mike's Story: Fast forward to my sophomore year.. It was H block study hall. When the bell would ring, Mer would exit gym class in a rush. I, on the other hand, took my sweet time just to get a glimpse. Unfortunately, Mer was taken at this point. All I could think to myself was, “one day”. Patience is a virtue. Fast forward another 3 months- end of summer. I had mutual friends of ours over for a little hangout. Mer was now single. This is the moment that changed EVERYTHING. Once brought up in conversation, the girls thought it would be a grand idea to set her up with my best friend. This was my chance! After convincing them I was a much better fit, we got together the next day. Never once did I doubt that this girl was THE GIRL. 11 years down and many, many more to come. Meredith's Story: When my friends told me they wanted to set me up with Mike, I think I screamed. It was only earlier that year that I sat on the sidelines of a basketball game in my cheerleading uniform gossiping with my friends about who we would date on the basketball team. My answer in 2008 was Mike Gresh... My answer today and forever will always be Mike Gresh.