Going Geek
For some people, the memories of homecoming events or football games dominate the highlight reel of their high school years. But for Kevin and Erin, it was more about the other well-known right-of-passage occasion that brought them together.
Prom.
Thirteen years later, they both remember the fateful day that one of them made a move that would change their lives forever. Erin asked Kevin to her Junior prom.
Mutual friends thought they’d be a good fit. They both played lacrosse so they had that in common. But that’s where the similarities ended. Even as a senior, Kevin was painfully shy, more friend-zone than ladies man. Erin was a little more outgoing and summoned up the will to make things happen. She admired his tall & athletic build, dark eyes and olive complexion. His awkward and nerdy demeanor appealed to her. She was on the hunt for a boyfriend and quickly decided that he fit the bill.
That day, they stood at his locker as Erin nervously asked that age-old high school question, “Will you go to the prom with me?” Believing the tall, stylish brunette was out of his league, he stared at his feet and luckily found the voice to say yes. Admittedly to both, it wasn’t exactly a fairy-tale; it seemed more like a romantic comedy. Erin was so afraid that he was saying yes out of pity, she made him tell her more than once. To break the ice before prom night, they decided to go on a double date to the mall. Erin drove him home that night and showed her heightened interest by writing her phone number on his forearm. Kevin called her the next day.
Things moved quickly after that; they spoke on the phone often. Soon they decided to progress to the next step by declaring it an official relationship. Fortunately, Erin was able to look past Kevin’s kissing inexperience and lack of skills in making out. They both share that his initial technique left much to be desired.
Kevin admired many things about Erin . When asked now, he talks most about her beauty, positive outlook, and desire to make other people happy. Her ability to make him constantly enjoy the great life they share makes him only appreciate her more years later.
They dated for many years, only breaking up for a brief period of a few months. That time away made Erin realize that Kevin was the perfect guy for her. He, on the other hand, knew it the entire time. He still adores her more than ever and says how lucky he was to find the right person the first time around. Erin feels the same and shares her thoughts on how to know if you’ve found the one. She says, “If at the end of the day, you cuddle up in that person’s arms and feel completely yourself, then you’ve probably got it pretty darn good.”
They got married in 2008 and reside in New York Erin happily stays home to take care of their two little boys.
