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How we met

It was the first day of freshman orientation at Washington University in St. Louis. Sean, a bright-eyed, sporty software engineering major from Wisconsin (with a few years spent in Texas), was navigating the bustling campus with the aid of an outdated paper map. Grace, a product management major from Kentucky, was already comfortably familiar with her surroundings, thanks to her meticulous summer research.

Fate, in the form of a wayward soccer ball from an enthusiastic group of players, intervened. The ball hit Sean square in the back, causing him to stumble right into Grace, who was juggling a stack of art supplies and her new planner. Sketchbooks and paintbrushes flew everywhere. "Whoa, sorry about that!" Sean exclaimed, scrambling to help gather the scattered items. Grace, slightly flustered but amused, replied, "No worries, happens all the time," though it clearly didn’t. They laughed awkwardly and introduced themselves, realizing they were heading to the same icebreaker event. As they walked together, Grace discovered Sean's hidden talent for sketching caricatures of their favorite professors. Sean was captivated by Grace's knack for turning any situation into an artistic masterpiece, even suggesting a game plan to win the icebreaker competition.

Throughout college, their paths crossed constantly—whether it was through shared classes, study groups, or mutual friends. There was the classic romcom mix-up where they both accidentally signed up for the same advanced painting class, thinking it was a beginner’s level. In reality, it was advanced, and they ended up creating abstract messes more often than not. But through the laughter and clumsy brushstrokes, their friendship deepened. Then came the fateful day of the big game. Sean, a star player on the university soccer team, found himself at the campus coffee shop, ready to grab a quick caffeine fix before the match. Grace was there, working on her latest art project. As the barista called Sean's name, he realized he was one coffee short. Grace, noticing his predicament, offered him one of her extra cups. "Here, you look like you need this more than I do," she said with a smile. Sean, grateful and a little smitten, accepted the coffee and invited her to watch the game. Grace agreed, and from the sidelines, she cheered him on as he scored the winning goal. In true cinematic style, as the crowd roared, Sean realized Grace was the person he wanted to share all his victories and losses with. He sprinted off the field, sweaty and exhilarated, and confessed his feelings in front of the entire student body. Grace, beaming, pulled him into a kiss, sealing their fate as the campus’ favorite couple.

Their relationship grew stronger over the years, filled with classic romcom moments like surprise visits during internships, misadventures on spontaneous road trips, and the heartwarming adoption of a puppy bernedoodle they named Io. Fast forward to today, Sean and Grace live in a charming San Francisco apartment, balancing their tech careers and city adventures with the joyful chaos brought by Io. Their love story, filled with unexpected twists and heartfelt moments, is a testament to the serendipitous and often humorous journey of finding one's perfect match.

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