It all started back in December 2017 when Jake and Ella were both seniors in high school. Ella somehow made it to school driving on a flat tire (like, riding on the damn rim). Jake reached out to Ella and insisted on changing her tire for her after school instead of wasting a AAA call. While changing her tire, he actually taught her how as well. This was the only time they connected in high school, and then lost touch. Both of them forgot the interaction over time, but Ella remembered how to change a tire all those years later though, thanks to “a cute boy from high school”.
Then, in late August of 2021, Ella and Jake matched on Bumble. With the help of some mutual close friends convincing Ella to take a chance on Jake, she decided to go on a date with him. They went to a bar and ended up sitting and talking for over four hours. They were smitten. The next date happened only two days later where they sat at a restaurant together and talked for hours again, remembering that interaction they shared from 4 years prior. Then, a third right after that. On that third date, they went to a trivia night followed by sitting in an IHOP together until it was their closing time. It was storming outside so Jake walked Ella back to her car, and they shared their first kiss in the rain. Jake finally asked Ella to be his girlfriend on September 14th, 2021 (after approval from Archie, Taz, George, & Nala of course). They have been inseparable ever since. Jake used to come visit Ella every other day and spent majority of weekends with her too. They moved in together on the 1st of May 2022. After countless adventures together, Jake asked Ella to marry him on July 15th, 2023 in front of Bridalveil Falls in Yosemite.
Jake and Ella have been through a lot of ups and downs in their relationship, as is with any relationship. But one thing that prevailed through it all was their love for each other. Through their unwavering support for each other, they have been able to heal and grow together and plan to always continue on that path. From road trips, concerts, hiking, and every activity they share, they continue to grow closer and fall deeper in love.