They met on a dating app while they were both in college—because nothing says romance like swiping through potential soulmates in between finals-induced breakdowns. It was the middle of finals week, and despite the stress, they figured, Hey, let’s add a first date to the chaos! So, they decided to meet up for boba and dinner.

Ashley got there first, being the responsible student she is—studying, eating, and probably questioning why she agreed to a date during the most academically crucial time of the semester. Benny, meanwhile, was finishing up his class. When he finally arrived, Ashley spotted him right away… but instead of coming over, he walked straight into the bathroom.

At that moment, Ashley had a brief Is this guy ghosting me in real-time? moment. But nope—Benny wasn’t ditching her, he was just nervous. He panicked, didn’t scan the room well enough, and decided the best course of action was to hide in the bathroom for a moment instead of standing awkwardly at the entrance, looking like a lost puppy in front of his very attractive date.

Once they finally sat down, though, all the nerves disappeared. They talked about everything and anything—finals, life, random fun facts, probably a deep analysis of boba flavors. The conversation just clicked. Before they knew it, the restaurant was closing, but they still weren’t done talking.

So, they moved to the next logical location—standing outside Ashley’s car, continuing their deep dive into life’s mysteries. They laughed, bonded, and completely lost track of time. When they finally checked the clock, it was 3 AM.

They had been talking for NINE HOURS.

The best (or worst?) part? They both had 7 AM finals. That’s right—they sacrificed precious sleep for a marathon first date, risking their academic futures for love.

Miraculously, they both passed their finals. And even more miraculously, that first date turned into something pretty special. 💕