Chris and Shelby first met in 2016, while Chris was serving in the United States Navy and Shelby was visiting a friend stationed at the same base. Not long after, Shelby moved to California and spent lots of time with her best friend, Kristen, and coincidentally, Kristen's brother, Chris.

Although they only shared a friendship, it became a meaningful part of both of their lives. They eventually went their separate ways, continuing to grow and navigate life.

In 2022, they reconnected and since then they've been inseparable, thankful that life led them back together when the timing was finally right!