It all started at a VRChat party. A few of our friends thought it’d be fun to introduce Sabrina to Katie, saying, “You two would be perfect together.” But at the time, neither of us was looking for anything serious. Katie didn’t believe she deserved love. She had a habit of ending things after a few months, pushing people away before they could get too close. Sabrina, on the other hand, was just getting out of a toxic two-year relationship. So when we first met, it didn’t amount to much—Katie said a quick hi, then ran off to talk to some friends who were calling her over. That was it. Some time passed. On Halloween, Katie was hanging out in a Discord call, having a few drinks with friends, when—again—our mutual friends brought Sabrina into the call. That night, we actually talked. Just as friends. Nothing heavy. But from that point on, we started hanging out more and more, nearly every day. It was Sabrina who made the first moves—showing up, flirting, joking around. Katie thought it was all just playful banter. She didn’t realize her feelings were real. And after a while, Sabrina started to give up. Months had passed, and Katie didn’t seem interested. Then our mutual friends stepped in again. They pulled Katie aside and said, “Girl, she likes you. Why are you running from this? If you don’t do something now, you’re going to lose a real shot at love.” Something clicked. Katie hadn’t realized Sabrina was serious. That it wasn’t just a game. From that moment, her feelings shifted—and deepened. Fast forward to New Year’s Eve 2024. Katie was hosting a VRChat party, and three weeks before, she made up her mind: when the clock hit midnight, she would tell Sabrina how she truly felt. And she did. Since then, New Year’s hasn’t just been the start of a new calendar year—it’s been the beginning of our life together. All because of a silly little video game, a few persistent friends, and a love that found its way from pixels and parties to real life in Kentucky. We’ve had our ups and downs—plenty of fights, tough conversations, and moments that tested us. But one thing has always stayed the same: our love for each other. We both care enough to show up, to work through the hard parts, and to keep choosing each other. Love isn’t something that just happens—it’s something you build, every single day. And now, we’re looking forward to building a family together and sharing every moment, no matter what comes our way. Because love like this is rare. You have to fight for it. It’s once in a lifetime—and we’re not letting it go.