We met via a mutual friend and unknowingly had a fondness for each other; after becoming friends, we found out our families were connected when we were kids, which led us to see our connection. I knew he wouldn’t go to his senior prom if I didn’t ask him, so I did. One night, after he climbed in through my window with Taco Bell again, like he has few times before, I realized I love him, and I knew he loved me. Being able to experience the vulnerability, we were able to realize we were in love.

We both have different favorite memories, but we love both of these equally. Ethan’s favorite time we’ve shared is when we went to a local Horror Museum and got pizza afterwards; we had so much fun. Ethan loves horror - we sat in a fake electric chair! Kassi’s favorite time is from our first official date as a couple, when we went to a carnival. We went on the zipper - it was her first time. Kassi says she realized as long as I’m there, she’ll have the courage to do anything.

We’d invest it. $20,000 wouldn’t be able to be achieved for a long time, but with this, it would give us a head start to our lives. Ethan and I would each save 10k, he needs a car since his is about to be done so he’d invest in that, and I’d want to help my dad financially, but we’d both create HYSA’s so our money can grow while it’s in the bank. Then, research the best ways to optimize our savings. $20k would make our dreams closer to reality. We’d be so grateful, and one day, pay it forward!