We met in high school, in the 10th grade, as classmates. At the time, we didn’t really know each other, and while we shared a few passing conversations, we were far from being friends. It wasn’t until the next year that we actually started talking more, and something just clicked. As we spent more time together, we both noticed how easy and comfortable everything felt. We had so much in common — our sense of humor, our interests, and the way we just “got” each other. There was a spark that we both felt, though we didn’t say anything at first. Our friendship grew, and it wasn’t long before we both started crushing on each other. One day, he finally worked up the courage to ask me out. He was so shy, I could tell it took a lot for him to do it. But of course, I said yes! That night, we went to dinner and a movie. It was perfect. From that moment on, we’ve been inseparable, and our connection has only deepened. What started as a friendship blossomed into something so much more, and we are so grateful for that.