Fate Rolled in and We Never Tapped Out They say love finds you when you least expect it, and for us, that couldn’t be more true. We met at our MMA gym, where I was the new girl trying to blend in—until I saw Peyton. I had the biggest crush but avoided him, not wanting anyone to think I joined just for a guy. Apparently, that didn’t work. Peyton always found a way to pair up with me, slowly breaking through my walls. When he finally pursued me, we became inseparable—best friends before anything.

One of my favorite memories was a day I wasn’t feeling like myself—anxious and low. Out of nowhere, it started raining. Peyton grabbed the speaker, turned on music, and pulled me outside to dance in the street. We laughed, played like kids, and stayed out until we were soaked and freezing. In that moment, all the heavy feelings lifted. I’ve never felt more loved, seen, or heard.

Winning this would be a dream come true. We’re getting married on October 11, 2025, and this would help us celebrate our love with the wedding and honeymoon we’ve always hoped for. More than that, it would help us build our future—saving for our children, investing in a Roth IRA, and working toward our forever home. A true foundation for our forever love.