It all began with a super-swipe and a simple, playful text: “Umm, what’s your favorite Disney movie/show?” That one question sparked a year of nonstop meme exchanges and TikTok shares, though they never met in person. During that time, Van moved to Florida while Tovic stayed in Maine. End of story, right? Not even close—it was just the beginning. A year later, Van returned to Maine for Christmas, and Tovic nervously suggested they meet for a casual boba date (shoutout to Uncharted Tea!). Both introverts expected it to be a quick hour of awkward small talk. Little did they know they’d end up talking for six whole hours. Six. Hours. How could two introverts, who usually bolt after 20 minutes in a crowd, connect so deeply on their very first meeting? Curious if it was just a fluke, they met again two days later. Spoiler: it wasn’t. After that second meeting, Van headed back to Florida, and Tovic stayed in Maine. But distance didn’t slow them down. They texted daily, swapping morning memes, sharing TikToks, and staying up until 11 p.m. FaceTime calls—despite having 8 a.m. work the next day. Then came February 2021. At 1 a.m., Van confessed her feelings for Tovic. To her relief, he felt the same. A month later, Van flew back to Maine, and the two made a bold decision: they were going to date—long distance. Long distance wasn’t easy. Tovic worked tirelessly at three jobs to make enough money for visits, while Van navigated her school job to carve out time to see him. They kept their love strong through the challenges, and after a year, Tovic landed a remote job. This was their turning point. In July 2022, the two moved in together in Lakeland, Florida (though moving to Florida in July? Not highly recommended). From there, they built a life filled with laughter, love, and endless little adventures. Two years after that big move, Tovic mustered up all his courage, got down on one knee, and asked Van to marry him. And guess what? She said yes! 💍 From a super-swipe to saying "I do"—this love story is only just getting started. ❤️