It really all started in a lecture hall, where Emma, the enthusiastic bearer of news, casually mentioned to Rhyley: that her brother Josh was off to Oahu for university, armed with a slideshow of pics of Josh, and their new apartment. Cue the drama, because this was a story laced with the delicate threads of "girl code," although Rhyley was blissfully unaware of Emma's matchmaking schemes. Once Josh settled into island life, Emma dropped subtle hints about his need for a social scene. Hence, whenever Rhyley and Emma hung out, Josh seamlessly joined the crew. Their first real encounter happened on the way to a hike, where Rhyley found herself captivated by Josh's charm, though she quickly reminded herself, "He's Emma's brother." After the hike, Rhyley spilled the beans to her friends about her newfound crush, navigating the murky waters of girl code in this blossoming friendship with Emma. A year rolled by, and Rhyley and her crew hit up 'Study Hall,' a local bar signaling the return to college life. She casually mentioned her plans to Emma, secretly hoping Josh might show up. Lo and behold, he did, likely nudged by Emma's not-so-subtle hint: "Rhyley's gonna be there." When Rhyley and Josh locked eyes, they both felt the electric buzz of possibility, unaware of the secret longings hidden beneath their smiles. Rhyley took the initiative, luring Josh into a karaoke duet, unaware of his sneaky plan to extend their chat time. Amidst the song selection shenanigans, they found themselves deep in conversation until the night's end. Marking the beginning of a story destined to be remembered in the archives of "unexpected" meetings and shared smiles, their story was set to become a timeless tale.