“She looks mean, but she’s so pretty,” was the start to our forever. We first laid eyes on each other in the school cafeteria. We never really said too much at the time. We smiled, waved, but kept it cordial. Fast forward to high school. We officially met in our reading class. “This guy is hilarious, super cool, and down to earth,” was the beginning of a long lasting friendship. We remained close for several years. Senior year is finally here! We went from friends, to best friends. Then from best friends, to lovers. Our love story began when Reuben showed interest outside of our friendship. He texted me quite often. I didn’t think too much of it at the time, until this one particular week he kept asking me “How was your day,” every single day that week after school. Eventually, I got suspicious and I asked him “Do you like me?” Reuben admitted that his heart sank, as this question could either make us or break us. He conquered his fears and responded truthfully. A racing heart quickly turned into a sigh of relief when he found out that our feelings for each other were mutual. November 17, 2015, was the day our lives changed forever. “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and the memories we’ve made along the way.“ Not too many people get to say this but… I’m marrying my high school sweetheart!