Once upon a warm, summery night on July 29th, 2022, two hearts met on a Hinge date. What began as a casual evening blossomed into a beautiful love story, filled with laughter, adventures, and countless cherished moments.

Meghana POV: After a long, exhausting shift at work, I was running late and honestly considered canceling the date. I anticipated another disappointment and felt it might be a waste of time. I texted him that I would be 15 minutes late, when really it was going to be 30...woops.

As I walked through the door, I noticed a lively group of brown people at the bar. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, I texted him, "Where are you and what are you wearing?" Moments later, he came to find me...

Parshva POV: Meanwhile, I was already there, waiting. I thought what better to do than order some tequila shots. As the minutes ticked by, I wondered if she was ghosting me and considered leaving. Just when I was about to give up, my phone buzzed with a text. I stood up and spotted a girl in a flowery top looking lost in the sea of brown people at the bar.

Meghana POV: As I sat down next to him, I thought to myself, “I hope he doesn't think I'm taking these tequila shots with him.” I hate tequila.

Parshva POV: "I got us some tequila shots!"

Meghana POV: Shit.