We had an incredible time at prom and getting to know each other again, so it became clear to us that something more than a friendship was starting to bloom. Consequently, we began dating on the Fourth of July that summer of 2014.

It wouldn't take long for our relationship to become long distance, as Katie went on to attend SUNY Cortland in upstate NY while Steven attended Northeastern University in Boston. But through weeknight Skype calls, long bus rides, and holiday breaks, we made it work. We have so many fond memories from this time in our lives, from sampling the many Italian restaurants in Boston’s North End, to brunches at Thornton’s, to watching fireworks in Piermont while celebrating our anniversaries. We learned how to love one another, grew both together and individually, and ultimately became adults ready to take on the world, hand in hand.