Our story began back in high school in the most unexpected way: through Facebook. What started as simple conversations online quickly turned into something special, even before we realized it. The funniest part? We already lived just down the street from each other and rode the same school bus every day without ever really crossing paths. My first impression of him was easy: he was cute, sweet, and incredibly shy. His first impression of me: she was sweet, energetic and sporty. During the early "talking phase", fate-and a little help from his friends - pushed us together. One day, I got on the bus late, and since my usual seat in the front was taken, his friends insisted I sit with him. We were both so nervous that we didn't say a single word the entire ride home, but it was a moment we'll never forget. What we couldn't say in person, we made up for at night. We would stay up until 2AM most nights, talking about everything - school, our dreams, the random things we like, and all the small details that made us who we were. Those conversations slowly built the foundation of something real. He knew I was the one because I always believed he could be something he never thought he could be. I knew he was the one during one of the darkest times of my life. Through everything, he never left my side. We cared for each other with a kind love and patience that we never experienced before. We always showed up, always supported each other, and always made sure the other felt loved and safe. He took care of me in a way that showed his heart long before we ever talked about our future. What started at two teenagers sharing late-night messages has grown into a love that has carried us through every season since. We're so grateful for every twist, every bus ride, every message, and every moment that brought us here. Now, surrounded by the people we love most, we can't wait to begin the next chapter of our story as husband and wife.