Our story starts at CHAT Academy, where I first laid eyes on Ty'shawn. I’ll never forget that day because someone was flashing a ring Ty'shawn had just bought her for Valentine’s Day. Ty'shawn claims he doesn’t remember this, but says honestly, it sounds exactly like something he’d do. Fast forward to my first year of high school: out of the blue, I get a Facebook message from Ty'shawn. It was short and to the point—“What’s your number?” I gave it to him, and just like that, we’ve been stuck together ever since. From my high school graduation to his, from his college graduation to mine, to our first jobs, to navigating life in different cities and loving each other across the distance, we’ve weathered every storm and grown deeper in love. I always say, don’t believe anyone who writes off “puppy love” as something that doesn’t matter. Because when you build a strong foundation, even the wildest storms can’t shake it. Here we are—proof that high school sweethearts can lead to forever.