Michael and I have shared a lifetime of memories, having known each other since middle school. Our families have been close for decades, so it's hard to recall the exact moment we first met. But what we do remember, crystal clear, is the moment we truly saw each other in a new light. It was four years ago, at his cousin’s surprise birthday party. We hadn’t crossed paths in years, but that night, something shifted. We spent hours lost in conversation, and when we parted, there was an undeniable spark between us. From that moment on, our story began.