How Reagan and Evan met is a hotly contested debate. Reagan likes to say she first noticed Evan way back in 2nd grade when he drew her a picture of Speed Racer. Evan, however, claims she didn't appear on his radar until 6th grade—and that's when everything really started. In their 6th grade English class, they quickly became best friends, sharing laughs and a mutually unspoken crush on each other. Just as Evan gathered the nerve to ask Reagan out, life threw a curveball: Reagan was moving to a different middle school. Evan felt like he’d lost his chance. But by 8th grade, they reconnected through texting, which brought back easy conversation and reignited old feelings. On December 29, 2015, they finally admitted their mutual crush, marking the start of four years of long-distance dating, punctuated by weekend visits and shared moments that made the separation more bearable. When high school ended, they both chose Purdue University, a decision that allowed their relationship to grow stronger. College life brought late-night talks, study sessions, and shared dreams that deepened their connection. In the summer of 2023, after nearly eight years together, Evan finally proposed, and Reagan said yes! Now, they share a cozy apartment with their puppy, EJ, as they plan their wedding and continue building a life together.