Melissa + Gavin | Marquette Michigan Engagement
Gavin passed Melissa in the hallway of their high school. They exchanged smiles, and it was as though butterflies began dancing around inside of Melissa’s stomach. They both knew each other – it was hard not to when you grew up in a small town – but Gavin was older and he graduated before any sort of relationship could form. Years went by and so did the distance between them – Gavin spent time abroad while Melissa found herself moving to Seattle, but they could never quite erase one another from their minds. It wasn’t until Melissa found herself making a visit home at the same time as Gavin when they would meet for a drink to “catch up.” It was obvious that something was forming between them that night. Something so wonderful, that Gavin decided to pack his own bags and head towards Seattle.
Fast forward.
Melissa looked up at Gavin and smiled. Gavin did his best to smile back in a way that looked natural. It was Christmas and the two were exchanging presents, but it was all Gavin could do to try and hide his nerves while keeping a close eye on the presents under the tree. There was a small box, a specific box, he needed her to open last. When time came for Melissa to reach for that last present, she paused and wanted to watch Gavin open up his gift. Realizing she had paused, he began tearing through wrapping paper to open up his last present as fast as possible. He mumbled a “thanks!” and scooted closer to the edge of his seat to make sure he didn’t miss the moment. Melissa started in on her last gift, and when she realized just exactly what was inside, she heard the words “Will you marry me?”
