You could say we met on quite natural terms. No one really knows all the potential a relationship has when you notice someone for the first time. Quite literally, we were close from the beginning. I'm sure no one had in mind that we would fall in love when I, Layna, was first invited over for Thanksgiving in 2021. We hit it off pretty easy and naturally got along, sarcastically picking on one another and enjoying each other's company.

We found every excuse to spend time together; the Boston fair, pumpkin picking, and frisbee golf. Between playing board games, driving to book club, and watching an exhaustive list of movies I've never seen or don't remember, our secret feelings continued to grow.

Being close to a great family and falling in love with their son is not exactly what I had planned. Trying to play it cool and not make things weird was at the top of my priority list. It's funny that everyone quickly saw through us both. Apparently, everyone besides us could tell that we were each secretly falling in love with each other.

J&L

Celebration Day