As Garrett showed me how to position the cue, he guided my hands with a gentle touch. As he leaned in close, his presence was comforting. I couldnt help but notice how natural it felt to be near him as if we had known each other for years.

And in a way, we had. As we talked, we discovered that our social circles had overlapped for a long time. We had mutual friends and had even been at some of the same events, but our paths had never directly crossed until that night. It felt as if all those near-misses had been leading up to this moment.

The more we talked, the more we realized how much we had in common. We shared stories, laughed at coincidences, and marveled at how our lives had been running parallel without intersecting. The night flew by in a blur of conversation, laughter, and pool games.

By the time the bar started to wind down, it was clear that this was more than just a fleeting connection. There was a depth to our conversation, an unspoken understanding that went beyond words.

From that night on, Garrett and I were inseparable. Our love grew quickly and effortlessly, built on the foundation of that instant connection we had felt. Every day, we discovered more about each other, our bond deepening with each shared experience. It was as if fate had finally brought us together, aligning our stars after all those years of near-misses.

Now, as we stand on the brink of our future together, I often think back to that night. The memory of Garrett helping me perfect my pool game is etched in my mind, a symbol of how he has supported and guided me ever since. We met by chance, but our love was anything but random. It was destiny, pure and simple, and weve been in love ever since.