In the summer of 2020, fate brought together a 16-year-old boy from Kentucky and a 17-year-old girl from Pennsylvania. Their paths crossed unexpectedly while playing an online video game with mutual friends. What started as lighthearted banter soon blossomed into something deeper. Each day, Preston and Sierra found themselves eagerly hurrying to their computers, their hearts racing with anticipation to hear the other’s voice. September 17, 2020, the two watched the anime film Weathering With You together online. As the credits rolled, Preston gathered his courage and asked Sierra to make things official. With a smile and a happy heart, Sierra said “Yes.” Six months into their relationship, in March 2021, Preston made the trip to Pennsylvania to meet Sierra in person for the first time. Both were filled with nervous excitement, but as soon as they met, the nerves melted away. Saying goodbye after just two days was bittersweet, but it only strengthened their bond. That summer, Sierra traveled to Kentucky for a full week, their first long visit together. Over the years that followed, the couple kept their love strong through video calls, late-night gaming sessions, and twice-yearly visits that made every mile between them worth it. Then, on December 20, 2024, Preston planned something special during his winter visit to Pennsylvania. He recreated their very first in-person date, ending with a walk through Norlo Park. As they stopped on a small bridge to take pictures, Preston turned to Sierra, got down on one knee, and asked her to marry him. Just like she had years before, Sierra said, “Yes!”