Devon and I have known each other since childhood. He was actually a student in my Dad's 4th grade class and often visited my family home to spend bonding time with my Dad in sort of a Big Brother School Program.  He, being an icky boy who liked to get dirty, we never really had much of a relationship. After elementary school he and my Dad kind of grew apart and Devon made the decision to join the Army and head to Alabama for flight school.  Upon graduation from flight school, Devon returned home to VA. Our families being so closely connected, my Dad heard about his great accomplishment and wanted to see him to catch-up. Here's where the story gets good...My Dad and Devon decided to meet at a Wendy's just to chat. It just so happened that when Devon called, my brother and I were out and about with my Dad. So, of course, we got dragged along. --I never in my wildest dreams imagined what would unfold over the next few hours.-- We were already seated inside when Devon walked in. Now, at first sight, there was no inkling of passion from either one of us. Don't get me wrong, I noticed him, tall, good-looking, succesful....but off-limits. Or so I thought. And I hear that his first impression was similar, tall, beatiful, smart, but also, off limits. I, however, believe that  my Dad had every intention for me to be with him when he met up with Devon that day though.

After they talked, and I pretended not to be enthralled, my Dad suggested that my brother and I invite Devon to join us at a movie we had planned to see later that evening. Devon, not wanting to disappoint my dad, hesitantly accepted, and I just chalked it up to my Dad being friendly. That evening Devon met us at the movie theatre, and the three of us wathced the movie. 'The Expendables'. After the movie we were all talking about the movie and genuinely having a good time. Feeling confident I asked Devon if he just wanted to come to our house and hang out since the mall was closing, we didn't live far, and I figured my Dad would like more time with him.  I was right, he followed my brother and I to the house and for the next few hours he talked with me and my family. It seemed very natural. It started to get late  and the conversations to die down, and I, being in my early twenties was ready to hit the town. My dad, again, suggested that I should invite Devon, "Brit, why don't you show Devon around? He hasn't been here for a while, it might be fun."

My Dad set us up. And we both totally fell for it. Once Devon relaxed and realized that he wasn't sent to chaperone me, and I realized that he didn't like to play in the dirt anymore, we had an AMAZING time. We talked, we laughed, we flirted, and we have been together ever since. You could almost say, that first date still hasn't ended.