In September 2016, I was new to college life and was trying to figure my way. The first week of classes went smoothly, and I began to make friends. In our Intro to Acting class was when I first met Nya. I will admit, at first, I thought she was mean. On a fateful night, I received a message from her, and we began talking. Our first date included a trip to Mcdonald's, where I ordered a Bacon, Egg, and Cheese biscuit and she an M&M Mcflurry. Afterward, we rode around the big metropolis of Rocky Mount, NC singing along to songs we both knew. I quickly found out that a sweet and caring queen lies under that "tough guy" demeanor. Immediately, I began to fall in love. Through long nights of stressing over finals, vehicle breakdowns, health scares, arguments over what to eat for dinner, laughter at each other's goofiness, trips all over North Carolina and Virginia, being each other's rock/teacher, and from the first message to promise ring to engagement Nya. I have been inseparable as our love has grown stronger. As I look back over the last five and a half years, I am proud and delighted to have a best friend that brings out the best in me, and I wouldn't trade her for the world. I love you, Babe. -Cam

It all started in the year 2016. I was a freshman attending Nash Community College. I was there for a week and felt that something was missing. I soon transferred to North Carolina Wesleyan College. It was move-in day, and I just got my schedule. I saw that I was placed in Spanish class. I immediately marched to the dean of advisors and stated to them that I was not taking Spanish. She gave me two options: Fitness and Wellness or Drama class. I CHOSE DRAMA CLASS! The drama class was from 9.40a to 11.10a on Tuesdays and Thursdays. When I walked into Drama class, everyone looked unfamiliar. Then walks in a shy, timid nerd. In my mind, I thought, "I'm going to change his life." It was the end of August, which meant different parties were going on. I was never a party person, and my roommate kept trying to get me to go out. Eventually, I caved under pressure and went to a few parties, but they were not my style. At this time, I realized that I was looking for a friend and not a relationship. I didn't want anyone to take advantage of me either. So I thought, "What better friend would I have than Cameron." I felt this way because he was always friendly and respectful and caught the eye of not only me and the other students in class but also the teacher. September 6 came up, and it has grown to the name of "Messageversary," which is the day that I messaged him. We began messaging back and forth (he didn't think I was real). We found out that we stayed in the same building, he was on the 1st floor, and I was on the 3rd. The next day we decided to have our first hang out. After his band practice, we met in the lobby of our building. We decided to go to McDonald's, right up the street from Wesleyan. He got a Bacon Egg and Cheese, and I got an M&M Mcflurry. We rode around for hours. Y'ALL, HE GAVE ME THE AUX CORD! Since that day, we decided to meet in the lobby every morning and walk to class together. This just became a daily routine. Every afternoon, we would hang out around campus. My dad got sick a few weeks later, and I needed a way home. When I needed a way home, he was there for me. We finally made it official on September 22, 2016. October came around, which is my birth month. He got me a small gift, but it meant a lot. That same November, I was invited to Thanksgiving! I thought he was moving fast, but it was what I needed. The entire time, I kept thinking that "he isn't my type." There was a set "type" that I had in my head. However, he fits all the qualities that I needed. His willingness to change, his kind gestures, and the way he always tried to make me feel like I was the prettiest girl in the world. Over time, it became the norm to be with each other. We would go to church together, go on weekend dates every weekend, and have study nights. My major was Psychology, and he was Criminal Justice. With us supporting each other in our classes, we double-majored together! We were that couple in College that would schedule every class together and sit beside each other no matter what. Over the years, we have had three dogs, a cat, and a fish, Fast-forward four years, we graduated from College. Due to COVID, we could not celebrate the way we wanted. We began making giant steps in our careers. A little over a year later, he planned a weekend trip to Asheboro. We went to the NC Zoo, a drive-through petting zoo, and Lake Johnson Park on the last day. On this Messageversary, five years later, he proposed with a ring that I didn't like, and I had to be honest and tell him. His ego was not shot when I told him. Instead, he went back and was determined to find the perfect ring. On our official fifth anniversary, he proposed again with a beautiful ring! He is patient. He is kind. He is willing. He is romantic. He is a teacher. He is a motivator. And this is why I love him! STAY TUNED FOR THE BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT EVER! FROM US TO YOU!