We were both in freshman year of highschool. Ben was in several of my classes and often was assigned the seat next/near me. We started talking in our classes as the school year started…and before you know it Ben asked me to the winter ball that was being held in our highschool gym. I remember how nervous we both were. Ben was so sweet that night and I remember him being so nervous to ask me out and of course I said yes!! I remember texting my mom to tell her I was now dating Ben Northup and she (so I thought it was her) replied “that’s so sweet so happy for you honey”. Come to find out it was actually my little sister answering me as my mom was sleeping. Ever since that day, I fell in love with Ben. We’ve been by each other side now for almost 8 years!