In the quiet town of Irvine, amongst the rolling hills and neat rows of houses, Michael and Shaina grew up side by side. They went to the same school, walked the same halls, sat in the same classrooms, yet their worlds seemed miles apart. Shaina, with her quiet demeanor and creative interests, spent most of her time away from the spotlight. Michael, on the other hand, was socialble, active in football and track, and enjoyed his nerdy interests in secret. In the midst of high school drama and romance, Shaina helped not one but three of her friends muster up their courage to ask Michael out. Loyal to a fault, she couldn't entertain the thought of dating him, knowing that it would betray their feelings, despite his attempts to get to know her. 

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After graduating from college, they found themselves back in their hometown, each navigating the uncertain waters of adulthood. It was a serendipitous moment that fate intervened, albeit in the form of a modern day match-maker - Tinder (who would've thought!). 

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Their first date was at Smorgasburg LA, where they spent hours lost amongst the electic stalls, food, and conversation and laughed as if they were old friends, differences and distances melting away under the hot LA sun. Their date continued with a movie choice that was as eccentric as their budding romance -"Swiss Army Man". Michael and Shaina exchanged bemused glances, realizing that their connection was as wonderfully weird as the film they were watching. With each passing moent they realized how much they had in common and how effortlessly they just clicked. 

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Eventually, Michael made the bold move closer to Shaina. Together they created a cozy home in bustling chaos of the city, filling it with laughter, love, and even a furry addition their family, Edna. They had may boba runs, pokemon go walks, and even got lost in a cave in Hawaii, but it was on a hike in Santa Cruz's Garden of Eden trail, where Michael decided to pop the question. Amongst the towering redwoods and the gentle murmur of a nearby stream, he dropped on one knee, heart racing and asked Shaina to marry him.

And now, as they stand before their loved ones, ready to tie the knot!