Throughout high school, I wasn't really the relationship kind of girl. I would get bored with people and never seemed to care for being told I couldn't do something, like go out, just because of a boyfriend. Then, entering college I thought I would be at school and meet the perfect guy, and I did, but it wasn't at school.

The boy I found myself falling for was a boy from home, someone who grew up in the same neighborhood as me, had mutual friends with, and who worked at the same summer bar as me. I never would have pictured myself dating him, but I think that's what makes our relationship as great as it is. I think that we are all at some point trying to find the perfect guy and most of the time, they are right there in front of us.

I remember seeing him around and not really taking any notice to him in that way, because I was just living my life. We said hey when we saw each other, but I never would have expected to be where we are now, with him. I think my relationship is as good as it is because it came out of nowhere.

I was not searching for a boyfriend, and to be completely honest I didn't really even want one. We became friends, and there was kind of a small spark that was always there, but I didn't act on it immediately. I considered him just another good friend, and then it wasn't just a friendship, it was so much more.

Throughout dating, we have gone through entering college together, and him being an athlete has created more time apart, but we always end out on top. Not everyone is on our side, but those opinions don't matter because at the end of the day we are happy and that is what counts.

He has grown to be my best friend, the person with whom I see a future, and he is the most kind-hearted person I know. Relationships aren't easy, especially when you're still figuring out your own life, without worrying about another person, but because we created a friendship first, that developed into more, everything in that aspect is easy.

We both wish nothing but success for one another, and don't get angry if we have days that we don't really get to talk. Of course, it sucks, but we know that in the end whatever reason we weren't talking is just to better our future.

My boyfriend is the best friend that I never saw coming, but I'm so glad we found our way to each other. He makes each day a little better and keeps me laughing, he was a great addition to my life.