Gabriella and Michael couldn't have been more different from each other when they first crossed paths in a high school English class. Gabriella was known for her exuberance and loud, infectious laughter, while Michael was the quiet, reserved boy who had a deep love for sports and math. Their initial encounters planted the seeds of an unexpected friendship. Throughout high school, they remained friendly, often seeing each other at friends' houses and after school events. As graduation approached, their paths diverged. Gabriella pursued a degree in Exercise Science at SUNY Cortland in upstate New York, while Michael studied Economics at Michigan State University. Despite the distance, they occasionally exchanged messages, keeping each other updated on their respective lives. Fast forward to when they were both 24, living in New York City. Gabriella was studying at Columbia University, while Michael had started working full time. As they spent more time together, the stark differences in their personalities no longer seemed like obstacles but rather complementary of each other. They fell in love all over again, this time with a deeper understanding of each other's worlds. Their love story blossomed in the heart of New York City, and was taken to the next level when Michael and Gabriella decided to move across the river and start a new chapter of their lives together in Jersey City. Jersey City became more than just a place to live; it became their shared canvas, where they painted their love story with every new experience and every corner they explored together.