While we grew up in the same area, went to the same school and even hung out in similar circles, our paths never crossed. It wasn't until a gentle nudge from a friend to download a dating app, and the simple tap of the "like" button next to a photo of a cute guy holding his big, fluffy cat, that we'd get that chance. From then on, we'd talk every day. From the "good morning" text to the "good night" text, our conversations never went dull. Finally, after making him wait ever so patiently, we'd have our first date. At the end of a great night, she was convinced they'd be the best of friends. He'd still ask if she was free nearly every day after that. About a month later, they'd spend the day at the beach in Port Austin, playing in the water, watching fireworks. It was then that she realized that she had fallen head over heels for her best friend, and her "hot girl summer" would come to an end before it began. Thankfully, he was just as if not more smitten with her. Fast forward four years to a beautiful fall day spent at their favorite small town cider mill. She was snacking on cinnamon sugar donuts, and sipping on a cider slushy while sitting in the tail gate of his truck, when he came around the back and got down on one knee. The thought of walking down the aisle to him had her jumping for joy. It was the easiest "yes" she had ever given.