Then came 2023. Somewhere between the endless conversations, the silly jokes, and the countless moments we shared, our friendship quietly turned into something deeper. The teasing became affection, the laughter became comfort, and the person who had always been a friend slowly became the person we could imagine spending forever with. we finally chose each other. Not only as lovers, but as best friends, partners, and companions for the rest of our lives. Sometimes, the most beautiful love stories don't begin with love at first sight. Sometimes, they begin with friendship—and slowly, unexpectedly, become forever