Sharing many classes together, Lillie & Zach were involved with each other in and out of school. What began as a close friendship blossomed into a deep connection and by the end of junior year, they were inseparable.

With graduation approaching, the two of them were anticipating committing to different universities over 1,000 miles apart. Despite the challenges that lie ahead, the pair believed in the love they shared to carry them through a difficult time.

Long phone calls, commitment, and routine visits continued to drive their relationship further. Finding individual independence only strengthened their connection with one another as they continued to fight for the love they shared.

After four long years, the two made it to the end of the tunnel. All of the challenges faced along the way have made this couple's connection into a perennial formality that is only found once in a lifetime.