Bryce and Katie's story began with a playful twist: Katie startled Bryce by shouting down a staircase to a mutual friend. To make up for the scare, she cheekily took his phone, entered her number, and suggested they hang out sometime. Later that day, fate reunited them in the same chemistry class, where they became lab partners. They began spending a lot of time together, recognizing their commonalities and finding comfort in each other as they navigated being away from their families for the first time.
One night, on a late-night drive, Katie handed Bryce a list detailing everything she wanted in a relationship and what she would not tolerate. Instead of being intimidated, Bryce expressed his own expectations to her. From there, their bond deepened and their story began to unfold.