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Janihe and Chase had always been friends since childhood, thanks to their families' close friendship. They spent countless days playing and laughing together, both secretly having crushes on each other but never brave enough to say anything. Life went on, and eventually, they drifted apart. Everything changed in 2024 when Chase's sister, Sienna, playfully asked Janihe if she had ever thought about dating Chase. That question piqued her curiosity—she hadn’t thought about it since they were kids. In March, they decided to go to an escape room with friends. It was a nerve-wracking experience; they were so anxious that they hardly spoke to each other! Yet, that outing still ignited an old spark between them. In the months that followed, they started talking more and getting to know each other all over again. By the summer of ’24, they took a leap of faith and officially began dating. From that moment on, they became inseparable, rekindling a beautiful connection that had always been there. As they look ahead to this next chapter, Janihe and Chase are incredibly thankful for the friends and family who have loved and supported them through every stage of life. Thank you for being a part of their story and for sharing in the journey that brought them here.

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Corbyn Thompson

Brittany Mackrill

Canyon Thompson

Izabel Kremer

Jairus Ritchie

Sienna Thompson

Gavin Long

Bianca Brown

Layken Kremer

Lauren Swift

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Chase and Janihe

Chase and Janihe

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