Varun and Haley have a very unique story. They went to the same high school and were in band together. Varun played the saxophone and Haley was in percussion. In senior year of high school they even became senior band camp partners and eventually went on to go to prom together! Afterwards they fell out of touch and ten years passed until… January 24th, 2021 Haley was swiping around on Bumble when lo and behold Varun’s profile popped up! She immediately swiped right at the chance to reconnect with an old friend and Bumble told her it was an immediate match. Meanwhile, Varun had also found Haley and swiped right to reconnect as friends as well. After a few brief messages, they agreed to meet at Antiques on High for a few drinks on January 27, 2021. They both entered into the meet-up with the mindset of connecting with an old friend yet it became very clear there was incredibly strong chemistry. At the end of the now date, Haley brought up the elephant in the room. She said, “we both swiped right on a dating app but we also came into this night to meet up as friends. I feel a lot of chemistry so I’m wondering what you would like to do.” Varun answered, “I liked you in high school and I really like you now so let’s see where this goes.” They left that first date with Haley expecting a kiss and Varun staying the gentleman and only offering a hug. Fast forward two years and some change, Haley and Varun’s love has grown every day. They’ve moved across the country from Columbus, Ohio to Seattle, WA, they’ve traveled and begun new hobbies together, and they’ve created a life together that is founded on love, respect, and excitement. Haley loves Varun for his compassion, empathy, patience, and his sarcastic wit. He’s always teaching her to slow down and breathe while always offering the best cuddles and warmth. She also loves his ability to push her to never settle and always be a better person. Varun loves Haley for her passion, ambition, intelligence, and silliness. She always knows how to make him laugh and is always up for new adventures. He also loves how fiercely protective she is of those whom she loves.