Our love story affirms opposite attracts and two contrasting individuals can become one. Derrick and I met January 27, 2016 and instantly felt some form of attraction. While our initial encounter was brief, we both felt something and decided to continue our conversation over drinks. Our very first date felt like no other date; it was constant with natural conversations and a lot of shit talking. Over time, we felt as though we have known each other for a minute. As our night came to an end we both decided we were to be just friend as neither one of us wanted to be in a relationship; we were both handling issues from our past and just needed a friend that was near. Despite our words of friendship only, Derrick and I spoke every day and hung out all of the time. It seemed as though every night became “hangout night”. Then on October 19, 2016 we shared the words, “I LOVE YOU”. Those words coming from him, for the first time feel as though I was complete, accepted and truly loved by someone who met it. It was not forced or expected. I cried! I cried tears as though any and all hurt I have ever endured was released from me. Fast forward to May 18, 2018, as my now boyfriend and I are gearing towards healthier lives; we decided to climb Stone Mountain. At no point did I assume that dreadful hike would have changed my life forever. For some strange reason, I noticed some guy, on top of the mountain with is guitar hanging around as though he wasn’t out of place. I then turn to Derrick and was like, “Why in the hell would his ass be up here with his guitar, is he crazy?” Derrick looked, and quickly asked if I wanted water. As I proceed to drink the water, the crazy guy started to sing and play his guitar, near us so I instantly turn to see what was going on and it was my boyfriend who had planned this AMAZING PROPOSAL. Our story, our love, our day one will last forever. October 06, 2018 two contrasting individuals will be one and our union starts.