We met in year 7 of secondary school when we were both 12 years old. For Lewis, it was love at first sight. We became friends instantly and it continued that way for many years.
Our friendship got stronger when we both left our first school and went to different secondary schools. Although we no longer spent every day together, we became best friends and were there for each other through some of the hardest times of our lives.
Around COVID time in 2020, we were the closest we had ever been. We gamed together, FaceTimed often, and Lewis spent Christmas with us. Over the next 4 years, Lewis would live in a camper van, move to France, change jobs, and grow in confidence so much! Meanwhile, I continued studying with the OU and battled with my physical health diagnosis. But through it all, we had each other.
That brings us to 2024. Yes, it took me 12 years to realize the person I wanted to spend the rest of my life with was right in front of me the whole time. So quite quickly, we got engaged and set the date for our wedding to be 2 years away, so we can celebrate with all the family and friends most important to us.