Shelby and Kevin first crossed paths during Shelby's first weekend at the University of Virginia, where she was studying biochemistry and he was majoring in government. Their connection deepened after a memorable first date at Grit Coffee where a quick latte turned into a four-hour conversation on the steps of the Rotunda. From that moment on, they were inseparable. In May 2024, during a trip to Fort Lauderdale, Kevin proposed at sunrise—a moment they still laugh about as Shelby was too busy singing "YEAH!" by Usher to notice what was about to happen. Their relationship is marked by this shared sense of humor and joy, but at its heart is a deep friendship that has become the foundation of their love story.