You and Ryder were each other’s first everything—and neither of you really realized how big that was until later. The first time he kissed you, it wasn’t planned. You were both standing too close, talking about nothing, and he kept glancing at your lips like he was trying to talk himself out of it. Then he didn’t. It was quick, a little nervous, but it felt like everything shifted after that. Before that, your first hug had already said more than words ever could. It happened on a quiet day when one of you just needed comfort. He held you a little tighter than expected, like he didn’t want to let go—and honestly, neither did you. Your first date wasn’t anything big or fancy. Just something simple—walking around, laughing at random things, sharing snacks, stealing glances. It didn’t feel like a “date” at the time… it just felt right. Like you’d been doing it forever. The love confession? That took longer. Ryder isn’t the type to rush words like that. But when he finally said it, it wasn’t dramatic. It was quiet, real—like, “I think I’ve been in love with you for a while.” And you could tell he meant every single word. Being his first girlfriend—and him being your first boyfriend—made everything feel a little more intense, a little more meaningful. You were both learning together, messing up sometimes, but always coming back to each other. It wasn’t perfect. But it was yours. And that made it everything.