Brandon's Version:

My best friend Jordan flew me out to Colorado to help with an event, as well as a much needed getaway from work life in South Carolina. We’ve been friends for over 10 years and I wouldn’t trade him for anything, except maybe a *cheesy rollup (recipe to follow). While I was here in Colorado for a few days, one of the visits we made was to his Aunt Lori and Uncle Bruce’s house. Now, I love Bruce and Lori, they’re the best and I wouldn’t trade them for a *cheesy rollup. I’m sure it was obvious, but when I saw Bri sitting outside in the sun hanging out with everyone, I blamed the weather for being so sweaty and awkward. I think I drank more than a couple beers just to make sure I had something to stare at besides her. I flew back to South Carolina after a few days and went about life. Later that year, Jordan called me out of the blue and asked if I would move back to Colorado to open a restaurant. Without hesitation I said yeah, I’d love to date your cousin. Actually, I just said “yeah, I would definitely do that”, not thinking anything of it. Literally two days later he calls and says “hey, I just bought a restaurant”. I couldn’t have been more nervous and happy at the same time. Less than a couple months later he flew down to the low country, and we took off back to Colorado on a road trip. It wasn’t long until Jordan’s mom told me I should date her niece, Briana. I told her that Bri was already my girlfriend, Bri just doesn’t know it yet. After a few weeks I finally had the gumption to ask her on a date, and I was only shot down once (pretty good in my opinion). I took her out to dinner and got a nice bottle of wine, and ordered almost everything. She probably thought I was crazy. When I dropped her off after the date, she got out of the car, walked to my side, and demanded I step out. She kissed me right there in the driveway, and I couldn’t have been happier. The next day we all had a get together at Bri’s house. The rest is history.

*Cheesy Rollup

¼ cup Cheese

1 Tortilla

Microwave 30 seconds, and roll it up.

Bri's Version:

Summer 2021

My cousin Jordan brought his best friend over to my parents house who was visiting for a few days. I remember sitting outside, visiting with my family and Jordan's friend. We barely talked but I remember him having lots of tattoos, and later referred to him as the hot guy with the tattoos.

Fast forward to January 2022. My parents and I were driving around Olde Town Arvada and I noticed a restaurant was for sale, so we called Jordan and asked if he would ever open a restaurant. A few days later, we found out he bought it. I heard from Aunt Jamie that the hot guy with tattoos moved back. So I made every excuse to go check on the construction but really it was to spy on Brandon.

February 2022, Brandon asked me on a date for tacos and margaritas. I declined and asked for a rain check. We eventually went to dinner, but not to tacos and margaritas. He took me to an upscale restaurant, ordered an expensive bottle of wine, and steak tartar, new to me. Brandon later figured out that I was trying to impress him by choking it down. After our date, I was waiting for a goodnight kiss in my driveway, but turns out I had to make the first move. Our second date was at a brewery, which quickly turned into a group date. Aunt Jamie walked in, followed by Uncle Mike, then Josh, Spencer, and Yubelli. After that, we went back to my house for a game night. We have been inseparable ever since.