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Dedication

To everyone who’s felt too mixed, too Black,

too queer, or too trans to have a happily ever after—

here’s your permission to make one for yourself.

Step 1: The Meet Cute

The moment Fate brings you together and you connect with this person—even if just for a moment—in a way you never connected with anyone before.

Saturday, May 26

MeetCuteDiary posted:

It all started with an ice cream shop.

The sweetness was already coating the air, the sugar coursing through my veins, getting me high. I’d never been to the shop before, but a friend had recommended it as the tastiest place in town, and I needed to know for sure.

But then I noticed him. He walked in with a group of female friends flanking him, and I didn’t think much of it as they sat at the table directly behind mine. Of course, I hadn’t gotten a great look at him, and it’s not like I came to an ice cream parlor looking for love.

I finished my sundae and pushed my chair back, ready to go. But just at the moment that I tried to stand, he leaned back, stretching out his arms and bumping into me. I whipped around, eyes widening as I met his, and finally got a good look at him—tall, dark hair, a jawline so perfect he might as well have been the inspiration for the David.

“Oh, um, sorry,” he said, rushing to brush a strand of hair out of his face.

My breath caught in my throat, but I managed a quick, “No, it was my fault.”

He smiled back at me, and I could tell he was nervous, but I wouldn’t call him on it. After all, I was nervous too.

When we parted ways, I didn’t think I’d see him again.

As I made my way down the street, I heard the sound of harried footsteps behind me. When I turned around, there he was, a concerned expression on his face and his breathing hard.

“Hey, um, you forgot your wallet,” he said, his face flushed from running. He held it out to me, and I accepted it with shaky hands.

I laughed. “Sorry about that.”

“It’s okay,” he said. “Actually, I’m glad I got the chance to see you again. I was wondering if maybe you’d want to get coffee with me?”

And we’ve been dating ever since.

Anonymous

Bbsdate replied: This is the cutest MCD post ever! I’m so happy for you guys!

Unrulycatmom replied: Congrats, you two!

Jdbarry replied: I can’t wait to have a meet cute like this one day! So sweet!

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