*Set the scene* The year is 2007. Coach Kacz is blowing her whistle. Colton is clearing the bases in California Kickball. And Janelle, well, she’s just trying to stay out of his way. 2007 gym class Colton could. not. be. stopped. Except by the questionable base sliding out from under his feet. Colton takes a tumble. And Janelle, giggling, is still trying to stay out of the way as he continues on.

Becoming friends in middle school, Colton and Janelle then officially began dating in high school at the mature ages of 14 & 15 years old. The cheerleader and the football player (aww, so cute!) The pair dated for a few years in high school before going their separate ways to different colleges and different states - Colton to FoCo, Janelle to Laramie (briefly, yes) the following year.

Colton and Janelle remained friends in college, visiting each other a few times here and there. The two graduated in 2017 - Colton from CSU and Janelle from UNC (had to make the transfer - couldn’t stand the cold). Then, just two short years later, Colton and Janelle reconnected over bento boxes. The pair made things official the 21st night of September, 2019 while at a rugby tournament in Aspen, CO. Their next chapter begins 17 years after the start of the book, and they are excited to have each and everyone one of you along for the ride.

J&C