Parker knew of Michelle long before she knew of him. They actually shared their first college biology class (both eventually earning a biology minor). Parker even tried to get her attention by wearing his high school track gear to class after noticing she was proudly representing the university team. Unfortunately for him, Michelle never noticed the effort. Not long after, Parker joined the team himself, and the two ended up in the same event group. Between practices, meets, and plenty of time spent with the team, they became close friends over the next few years. During their senior year, both were single and ran into each other at a house party. That night they realized the chemistry they had as friends might actually be something more. Five and a half years later, Parker proposed. This time, he definitely got Michelle’s attention. Now they’re excited to start their next adventure together, surrounded by the people they love most.