Our countdown to forever

Our love story began with a quick “hi and bye” at a Ryerson formal. We were just two strangers coincidentally matching in blue for the night, crossing paths without a second thought. Little did we know, that fleeting moment would plant the tiniest seed for something extraordinary. Fast forward a few years, and Neron popped into my inbox with a simple message. We started chatting, and before we knew it, we were spending late nights playing Call of Duty together. It wasn’t just about the game, we joked, strategized, and shared bits of our lives. It felt easy, natural. But life had other plans, and our connection didn’t quite make it past the friend zone. Eventually, we drifted apart. Two years later, just as I thought that chapter was closed, Neron messaged me again: “Do you remember me?” How could I forget? This time, it felt like no time had passed. We picked up our controllers, jumped back into Call of Duty, and the magic was still there, but this time, it was different. The connection we had once left behind started to grow into something deeper. From gaming buddies to partners in life, we found something worth holding on to. What started as a quick hello at a formal turned into countless memories, and now, a future we can’t wait to build together. It might have taken us a few tries to get here, but as we stand on the brink of forever, we know every moment was worth it.