In the hush of a September night in 2014, fate wove a tale at Siena College, where two unsuspecting souls, Erica and Sinead, embarked on their journey of friendship in the first weeks of their freshman year. A townhouse party was where it all began, students’ laughter mingling with “Timber” by Kesha playing over the speakers. As Sinead tumbled and found herself nursing a cut elbow, the duo set out on a quest for a bandaid. It was then they met Bryant, a sophomore, who graciously offered his assistance. Little did they know, their chance encounter would set the stage for a story to be told. Erica and Bryant crossed paths and exchanged glances in the following days. However, it seemed as if the universe conspired to keep them apart. Unbeknownst to Erica, Bryant's memory of their first meeting had vanished into the depths of a drunken night. Two years passed, marked by occasional sightings in the cafeteria and friendly interactions with their mutual friends. Yet, Erica and Bryant remained strangers, like ships passing in the night. Then, one November night in 2016, the stars aligned once more. A text from Erica's friend (and Bryant’s house-mate) led her to a party at their senior townhouse. Jungle juice flowed, and the night took on a magical quality. Erica and Bryant, seemingly destined to cross paths, faced off in a beer pong match, with Bryant emerging victorious. But it was the serendipity of music that finally brought them together. "Bohemian Rhapsody" filled the air, and their voices intertwined. Their eyes met, and a connection sparked as they both realized they knew every verse. As the song faded, they talked for hours, as if catching up on a lifetime of conversations, unaware of the party slowly dissolving around them. From that night on, Erica and Bryant's love story unfolded like a cherished novel. Every moment spent together felt like reuniting with an old friend. Love blossomed, and their connection deepened, defying time and circumstance. Seven years later, Erica and Bryant have weathered every significant life event thrown their way. From college and flight school to law school and deployments, their connection has only grown stronger. They eagerly anticipate this next milestone, surrounded by the love and support of their family and friends.