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Their first five dates were all it took to fall in love. On their first date, Kelvin showed up with flowers in hand, trying to look cool and collected. He took her to Just Poke in Kirkland, where he confidently ordered his poke with Maui Fire Sauce, thinking he could handle the heat. The moment the first bite hit his tongue, his confidence evaporated. His hands were shaky, knees weak, tears streaming down his face like a soap opera. Cindy couldn’t help but giggle, loving every second of his spicy struggle. But Kelvin powered through, wiping his face with a brave smile as Cindy teased him between laughs. It was awkward and adorable all at once. For their second date, they went for sushi in Lynnwood. Not only was Kelvin completely smitten, but apparently, so was their waiter. The waiter was extra attentive, with a touch of flirtation, making Cindy roll her eyes and laugh. The waiter even asked if she was single, and without missing a beat, Cindy, with a grin, informed him she was on a date—and very much unavailable. Kelvin, being the good sport he is, just smiled and kept the conversation going. Then came the moment when he suggested they end the evening shopping for underwear at Costco. Cindy couldn’t help but laugh. When he revealed he was heading to Vietnam for a month, he nervously asked if she’d wait for him. She playfully told him he’d need to bring back presents—and she’d think about it. When he returned, he had a Donald Duck nightlight and a penguin keychain for her. She smiled and agreed to a third date. The third date was at a cozy Korean restaurant in Seattle. Kelvin was a little nervous about driving since he hadn’t been behind the wheel in a month (thanks, Vietnam), so when he tried to parallel park, he may have given the car in front of him a little love tap. No harm, no foul, though! When they sat down to eat, they were deep in conversation. Kelvin took a sip of water mid-laugh, and suddenly—SPLAT!—water shot out of his mouth, spraying Cindy’s face. She blinked in shock, and Kelvin, mortified, apologized repeatedly. Cindy, however, took it like a champ, cracking up at how funny it was. The waiters were confused when Cindy ordered new waters, trying to avoid more embarrassment. But the real comedy came from the waiters' confused stares as they tried to figure out what had happened. Cindy was so touched that Kelvin found her so funny, and the evening ended with laughter and lingering glances from the staff, still trying to piece it all together. For their fourth date, they were in their poke-obsessed era, so they decided to check out a grand opening for a poke spot near SPU offering a buy-one-get-one-free deal. After an hour and a half of waiting in the rain, they finally made it inside, starving and ready to devour their food. But just as they were about to sit down, Kelvin nearly flipped the tray, sending their precious poke bowls dangerously close to the floor. They both burst out laughing, relieved the food didn’t end up in their laps. Their fifth date was a sunny day at a Mariners game. By this point, Cindy was completely at ease around Kelvin—so much so that she may have indulged in a few too many drinks before the game. She spent most of the game napping on Kelvin's shoulder, completely trusting him to take care of her. It was the perfect ending to their whirlwind of dates, with the sun shining and the game in full swing. From fiery poke bowls to water-spraying mishaps, each moment was a testament to how they balanced each other out—Kelvin’s goofy charm and Cindy’s easygoing nature. Their love story wasn’t about grand gestures or perfect dates; it was about the laughter, the little imperfections, and how they made each other feel at home. Every silly mistake and shared giggle brought them closer. What started with shy smiles and spicy tears turned into a love as warm and comforting as the perfect poke bowl. They both knew they’d be holding each other through whatever came next, one adventure at a time.