One evening, my sister Nicolette's friend group planned to hang out at Thomas Magee's. Not wanting to go alone, Nicolette asked if I, Brianna, could join. I agreed, and we arranged to meet at her friend Brandon's house. As we approached, we knocked on the door and were greeted by Brandon's dad. Moments later, Brandon appeared, and we exchanged friendly smiles. He thought I looked nice, and I thought the same about him. And with that simple exchange, a connection began to form between us, marking the start of a friendship that would eventually blossom into something more.