We met through mutual friends 5 years ago, on my bday. I was reeling from what was undoubtedly the worst break up of my life, and Raul had also just split with someone, too. Unbeknownst to me, Raul was lovestruck. We exchanged introductions and niceties, and I instantly friend-zoned him. Not because he wasn't dreamy, I was just a hot mess from the break up. Years later I