Brian and Natalie first met in the seventh grade. In the beginning, they were simply familiar faces in the hallway—an occasional nod, a hug hello—sweet, innocent moments shared between classmates. As the years passed and high school brought more challenges, their connection remained steady. They were still close, still friends—but now, their greetings carried a touch of flirtation. The real turning point came during their college years. One day, seemingly out of the blue, Brian sent Natalie a message: “Would you like to go to the movies together and see Spider-Man 3?” For Natalie, the message stirred a long-held hope—after all those years of quiet admiration and subtle signs, could this finally be their first date? It was. Sure, a few of Brian’s uncles and cousins tagged along—because nothing says “first date” like being third-wheeled by half the family—but somehow, it still felt like the start of something big. Fast forward to 2022, and there they were again—back in a movie theater, surrounded by loved ones. This time, Brian had one more surprise in store: he got down on one knee and proposed, bringing their love story full circle, right where it had quietly begun years before.