Back in high school, TJ met Gabriel, and the two quickly became partners in crime, making their school years unforgettable. After graduation, life took them in different directions. But one day, at David’s house, TJ ran into Kat, someone he had crushed on as a teenager. They exchanged numbers, and soon, hours of texting turned into weeks of deep conversations. Kat even started finding excuses to visit David’s, just to steal moments with TJ.

One night, during one of those visits, TJ finally asked her to take their connection to the next level, and from there, their relationship blossomed. Within a year, they moved in together, adding a Siamese cat for Kat and a German Shepherd for TJ to their little family.

Over time, they faced ups and downs, learning how to support each other’s dreams and quirks. TJ eventually realized it was time to take the next step. Together, they started ring shopping, dreaming about their future. But when TJ finally had the ring, he couldn’t wait for some grand gesture.

During a simple Hawaiian BBQ night, he hid the ring in an extra musubi bag. When Kat got done with work, she found a small box with just a wedding band inside and looked at TJ, confused. That’s when he dropped to one knee and pulled out the real ring—a stunning rose gold piece. Words weren’t necessary; the moment spoke for itself.

Now, they’re counting down the days to October 2025, ready to say “I do” and start the next chapter of their story together.