The Story of High School Sweethearts

Once upon a time there was a boy named Zach and a girl named Kristin. They grew up in different parts of the world. Zach was from Arkansas (stop laughing, it ruins the moment) and Kristin was from Ohio. When Zach's dad decided to move to Ohio, his family loaded up the station wagon and hit the road. Since Zach was in the middle of the school year, he was known at school as the new kid from California (he had long white hair). Lots of girls thought he was cute, but Kristin didn't really see it, not that she could really talk since she was sporting some shit-crazy mall bangs and dressed like her mom. They continues to live their separate lives in the same school for the remainder of the year. It was not until 9th grade that their lives crossed paths.

World Awareness class was where the sparks really flew. OK, maybe not, since we both thought the other person was weird. He thought I dressed like a teacher and she thought he was a really dirty skater dude. Late in 9th grade they realized they had mutual friends. Kristin's boyfriend at the time (David)was one of Zach's best friends. Now they found themselves to be in the same place at the same time on several occasions. The continued the rest of 9th grade as acquaintances.

In 10th grade Kristin got another boyfriend, Dave (she wss such a slut) this one also happened to be one of Zach's best friends. Apparently she had a thing for "Davids". Since they were still all in the same circle of friends, they were friendly. Dave eventually dumped Kristin at school and she was devastated. Kristin had convinced herself that she would marry every boy she went out with. Zach saw her in the hall between classes and knew she was upset. He hugged her and told her it would be alright. Bam. Kristin found her next boyfriend. Now, if only she could convince Zach...

As a newly single lady, Kristin continued to hang out with her ex-boyfriend David (the first one, you follow?) as now he was going out with her best friend, Ashley. Ashley and David did their best to hook Zach and Kristin up, since it just made sense. Duh! Eventually when a Sadie's Hawkins dance was going on at school and Kristin asked, Zach said yes. It was learned years later that the reason he went is because David begged him and Kristin offered to pay for the tickets. The picture below is of said dance. Doesn't Zach look thrilled to be going on this date?



About a month after that dance, Zach and Kristin were an item. They dated all through high school and into college. They had one brief separation when Zach was looking for greener pastures, but he eventually found his way back. On December 17, 2004 Zach proposed to Kristin in the most amazing way ever and 8 months later... they got married. Shortly after getting married, Zach got a job and they packed up and moved cross country to Dallas. They work for the same company and love life in Texas with their 2 dogs. And they lived happily ever after - hopefully with babies eventually.

The End.