In 2012, when Brittany was a junior and Patrick a sophomore, the duo became fast friends.

Their relationship started around the ultimate romantic holiday, Valentine’s Day.

Patrick presented the sweet gift jokingly but she adored it.

Brittany and Patrick Mahomes embrace at a premiere

Then boom, we just fell in love."

senior prom with my best friend!"

“Love this boyy!”

Patrick and Brittany at prom

Brittany gushed while Patrickcaptionedhis collage, “Best prom date a guy could ask for!!”

Sadly, the sweethearts' separation would be the first of many.

Patrick graduated one year later and enrolled at Texas Tech University.

Brittany and Patrick embrace on the football field

Nevertheless, Brittany has proven she’ll always stand by Patrick’s side no matter how rough it gets.