Caroline and Andrew first crossed paths in the spring of 2023, thanks to a well-intentioned setup for a sorority event. Unfortunately, a little mix-up with dates (we’ll let you guess whose fault that was…) meant the date never actually happened.

But Andrew wasn’t about to let Caroline slip away. He tracked her down in the library, and the two ended up studying together. What began as a casual meeting quickly sparked into something special.

Timing, however, was not on their side. Just five days later, Andrew left for a summer internship in Peoria, Illinois—over a thousand miles away. Still, distance was no match for late-night calls and long conversations, and by the end of the summer, it was clear that this was more than just a passing spark.

When they returned to campus in the fall, Andrew knew he wanted Caroline by his side. He officially asked her out—and the rest, as they say, is history.