How did your love story begin?

Our story didn’t begin with fireworks or a movie-perfect moment. It started with a cliche dating app and a small art gallery. Somewhere between the late-night conversations, inside jokes that no one else would understand, and countless little moments, we stopped feeling like two separate lives and became one team. He walked into my life when I didn’t know I needed him most. Without realizing it, he became the calm after years of storms. He never tried to fix me- he showed me I was already enough

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

My favorite memory isn’t one big event—it’s the feeling we’ve created together. It’s laughing so hard that we have to pull the car over, wandering through stores without buying anything, playing video games together, and taking pictures we’ll laugh about years from now. It’s every quiet moment where nothing exciting is happening, yet I catch myself thinking, “I wish I could stay here forever.” He’s taught me that the most meaningful memories aren’t always the loud ones.

What would you do with $20,000?

The money wouldn’t be spent on luxury—it would be spent on a chance. As two college students building a future together, every dollar matters. Between tuition, books, rent, groceries, and the rising cost of living, we’re always trying to catch up. Love alone doesn’t pay the bills, and this money would help me become a labor and delivery nurse and him a police officer, ease our financial stress, and give us a head start on saving for our first home and life together sooner than ever.