We met competing at a cross country meet back in 2014 at Whitney, TX. We got introduced by his brother and from our love of running it created an everlasting bond. As our friendship continued to grow throughout the years we got really close but little did we know that it would grow into something more.

It all began while we were eating lunch together just like any other day. I noticed that he seemed a little nervous but he told me he needed to tell me something. I knew something was bothering him but I didn’t know what to expect at the time. He proceeded to say that he’s been patiently waiting for the right time to say this to me. He told me that he’s always loved me and that he’s in love with me. He wanted to get this off his chest since he would be leaving to start college soon and wanted to let me know how he felt. I was completely shocked but I know that God had answered my prayers. I had taken a lot of time to myself during that time to heal and was finally ready to open my heart to someone. I always wanted a best friend as my lifelong partner and I never thought that he would be standing in front of me the whole time. After I decided to give him a chance the rest is history. 🤍