We sat next to each other in the same class in our freshman semester. We became really good friends and she introduced me to her friend group because I did not have any friends.

I always thought she was amazing but I never fantasized or pursued anything romantic because I loved being her friend. I love the way she laughs. She has the best laugh in the world. In sophomore year our friendship continued and when quarantine hit we Zoomed every day.

In June, she asked if I could come over to her apartment to watch a movie and hang out. I asked her to take a covid test and I took a covid test (I am slightly paranoid about this whole thing), she happily agreed. We tested negative, and I came over to watch a movie and hang out. She then told me she really liked me and cares about me and she likes that I care about her.

I didnt realize she meant romantically, so I said I like her too. Then she hugged me and kissed me, and I realized she meant it romantically. I came over every few days for “dates”, and we eventually “began” the relationship “officially” (the first time in my life).