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Eliana and Guest love story began when they were just five years old. They grew up in the same neighborhood, living only a few houses apart, and were practically inseparable from the beginning. Guest, born on August 24, and Eliana, born on October 13, did everything together. They played outside, walked to school together, shared snacks, and spent nearly every afternoon at each other's houses. At five, Guest proudly announced that Eliana was his girlfriend. Their parents found it adorable, but to them, it was serious. Eliana was Guest’s favorite person, and Guest was the boy she always wanted beside her. When they were seven, they shared their first kiss in Eliana's backyard. By third grade, at eight years old, they proudly showed off their relationship to their classmates. They held hands at recess, sat together whenever possible, and bragged about kissing. Back then, having a boyfriend or girlfriend was the coolest thing ever! Guest always called her Ellie, and she absolutely loved it. It became her favorite nickname, especially because nobody said it quite like he did. As they grew older, their relationship grew with them. They attended every school dance together, saved each other seats, and always found ways to sit beside one another. During seventh-grade Christmas break, they spent almost every day together, building snowmen, drinking hot chocolate, and talking about their future. On New Year's Eve, they shared another kiss at midnight. By high school, their love had become deeper than childhood puppy love. They learned to communicate, trust each other, and support one another through life's challenges. They weren't perfect; they argued over silly things and constantly teased each other, but they always tried to work things out. Now, at sixteen, Eliana and Guest are in high school, and everyone knows them as *that couple*. They've been together for eleven years, and their bond remains incredibly strong. Guest knows practically everything about Ellie, from her favorite snacks to the little things that make her smile. He remembers her birthday and always finds ways to make her feel special. Eliana knows Guest just as well, recognizing his moods and understanding him even when he struggles to explain himself. For Eliana's birthday, Guest once made her a scrapbook filled with pictures of them growing up. On the final page, he wrote: *To my Ellie, you've been my favorite person since we were little, and every year I find another reason to love you. I don't know what the future holds, but I know I want you in it. I love you, sweetheart.* Eliana cried before wrapping her arms around him. "You're my best friend," she whispered. "You're mine too, Ellie," he replied. One afternoon, they sat together at lunch, as usual, while Eliana stole fries from Guest’s tray. "Ellie! Those are mine!" "You weren't eating them!" He rolled his eyes. "You're so annoying." "And you love me!" "Unfortunately," he teased, pulling her closer. Their friends barely reacted anymore. Everyone was used to seeing them together. That evening, they walked through their neighborhood, passing the same houses where they'd spent their childhood. Eliana wore Guest’s hoodie, holding his hand as they walked. "Guest?" she asked. "Do you think we'll stay together forever?" He squeezed her hand gently. "I hope so, Ellie. I can't promise everything will always be perfect, but I know I love you. I want to graduate with you, support your dreams, and keep making memories together." She smiled. "I love you." "I love you more." "Don't start!" He laughed, pulling her into a hug. Guest didn't love Eliana just because she'd been his first girlfriend. He loved her because she understood him, made ordinary days special, and had become such an important part of his life. Eliana loved him because he made her feel appreciated, understood, and loved. They had eleven years of memories behind them and an entire future ahead. They didn't know exactly what forever would look like, but they wanted to keep growing together. Before they reached her front door, Guest looked at her and smiled. "If I could go back and do everything again, I'd still pick you." Eliana hugged him tightly, smiling against his chest. Tomorrow, just like he'd done for years, Guest would probably show up at her front door and call out, "Ellie! Ready?" And she'd come running. Because their love story wasn't built on grand gestures or perfect moments. It was built on childhood memories, endless laughter, little traditions, and two people who had grown up together without ever losing their connection. **Eleven years together, a lifetime of memories, and a future they hoped to share. To Guest, Eliana would always be his Ellie. And to Eliana, Guest would always be her boy.**