Melissa and Peter met while swiping through Bumble during their Thanksgiving breaks. Melissa noticed Peter majored in Psychology, so naturally, her first message was incredibly thought-out and very intelligent. She asked him what it's like being a psychology major! Luckily, he answered more than one word, and since then, they have never stopped talking. Their first date was in December, and they continued seeing each other in person until March 13, 2020. We all know what happened then, and they found themselves in a 12-minute long-distance relationship. Thanks to Discord, Melissa and Peter were able to have movie and TV show binge nights that lasted into the wee hours of the morning. Eventually, they could see each other in person again, but in Melissa's backyard and masked. It took months for her parents to allow him back in the house, but masked and on opposite sides of the couch. Finally, they could cuddle on the couch...wearing masks, and it was starting to look up. Unfortunately, Melissa's health got in the way, and they encountered an in sickness and in health situation sooner than expected. She needed a couple more surgeries, and Peter was there both times. Driving her to the hospital, visiting her as long as work allowed him, and taking care of her during recovery. Melissa already knew at this point that she wanted to marry him; this just sealed the deal, knowing that Peter would always be there when she needed him. Peter meanwhile, remembers the very first date of going to the movies with Melissa and being so nervous about not messing up, and as soon as he made it back to the car, was completely amped and could not wait to see her again, dreaming of her that very night. Every time he held hands with her it felt like lightning coursing through his veins. He knew for quite a long time that she was the one and cannot wait to spend the rest of their life with her. Melissa and Peter are now living together in OC with their fur-baby Oreo Cheesecake! They can't wait to share their next milestone with friends and loved ones.